W97M.Myna

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 7, 2000
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:33:28 AM
Also Known As:
W97M.Myna.B, W97M.Myna.C, W97M.Myna.D, W97M.Myna.E, W97M.Myna.F
Type:
Macro

This Microsoft Word 97 macro virus infects when closing, opening, and creating new documents. This macro virus simply replicates and does nothing else.

Known variants:
  • W97M.Myna.B
  • W97M.Myna.C
  • W97M.Myna.D
  • W97M.Myna.E
  • W97M.Myna.F


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 8, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 8, 2000
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 8, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 8, 2000
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Andy Cianciotto

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