W97M.FF.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:54:41 AM
Also Known As:: W97M.FF.gen
Type:: Macro

W97M.FF.B is a Word97 macro virus. The virus infects the Normal.dot global template file when an infected document is opened. The virus creates the file C:\FF.SYS, which contains a copy of the viral macros.

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

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Technical Details

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