W97M.Heathen.12288.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:54:26 AM
Also Known As:: Heathen
Type:: Macro

W97M.Heathen.12288.A is another attempt to combine the macro virus spreading power with Win32 programs. The virus is rather buggy. It does not work under Windows 98 or Windows NT. Even when it works under a Windows 95 system, the modified EXPLORER.EXE becomes unstable. It may also crash MS Word 97 after it infects the system.

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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