W97M.Proteced.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:48:11 AM
Type:: Macro

Proteced is a Word macro virus, contained in a module named "Malaysia1998". Upon opening, an infected document will infect the Normal template. Using an infected Normal template will infect other documents as those documents are saved.

An infected document will attempt to disable Word's "Macro virus protection" and "Prompt to save Normal Template" options.

Any attempt to access the "Macros..." option under the Tools:Macro submenu will yield a prompt to enter a password. Entering "Bad Logic" will allow access to the function.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 5, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version August 5, 1999
Initial Daily Certified version August 5, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version August 5, 1999
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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: Peter Pak

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