W97M.Shore

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: July 15, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:57:49 AM
Type:: Macro

W97M.Shore is a Microsoft Word macro virus. It infects the global template, Normal.dot, and spreads when files are opened, closed, saved, or when exiting Word. The virus disables the Visual Basic Editor within Word by requiring a password to access it.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 17, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version July 17, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version July 17, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version July 17, 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

Writeup By: SARC engineer

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