W97M.Este.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:47:09 AM
Also Known As:: W97M/Este
Type:: Macro

This Word 97 macro virus has damaging payloads that are triggered on specific dates. This virus attempts to create a file on the hard drive every Monday after September 30, 1999

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 28, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version July 28, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version July 28, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version July 28, 2000
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: High

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Neal Hindocha

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