W97M.ColdApe

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:49:28 AM
Also Known As:: Happy, AVM
Type:: Macro

W97M.ColdApe is one of the first macro viruses that carry a payload that utilizes VBScript. The first payload creates a VBScript virus dropper while the second payload creates a VBScript that uses MS Outlook to send a lewd message to a well-known antivirus researcher.

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: 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

Technical Details

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