X97M.Papa.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:12:30 PM
Also Known As:: X97M.Papa.B
Type:: Worm, Macro

The X97M.Papa.B Worm is a macro worm. The worm replicates in the form of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Using the macro language in Microsoft Excel in conjunction with Microsoft Outlook, the worm sends copies of itself to email addresses configured in Outlook's address lists. In order for this worm to self-propagate, one must have both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook installed on their computer system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version March 30, 1999
Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version March 30, 1999
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: Eric Chien

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