W97M.Piece.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:33:40 AM
Also Known As:: W97M.OutlookWorm.Gen
Type:: Macro

W97M.Piece.A is a polymorphic Word 97 macro virus. Its payload is to email itself using Microsoft Outlook. The subject of the email is
A Piece of Information From USERNAME.

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

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: 3 - 9
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Moderate
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Technical Details

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