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- Discovered:
- September 27, 2000
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:51:21 AM
- Also Known As:
- W97M.Plant
- Type:
- Macro
W97M.Nalp.A is a simple Microsoft Word macro virus. It replicates by infecting the normal template (Normal.dot).
When the date is January 1, the virus displays the following message:
"Happy NewYear! You are infected by Plant.Virus. Don't panic, I'm kill you."
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
- Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 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: Moderate
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan
