W97M.Shining.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:47:53 AM
Type:: Macro

W97M.Shining.A is a Word 97 macro virus that infects active documents and the NORMAL.DOT template. Menu items that provide access to macros are disabled and Microsoft Word's virus protection feature is turned off. When the current time is between XX:30 and XX:40 a message is displayed by the Office Assistant.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 11, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version May 11, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version May 11, 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: Andre Post

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