W97M.Invert.A

W97M.Invert.A infects Microsoft Word documents through the Normal.dot template file. The virus turns virus protection off in order to remain undetected.
If the current day of the month is divisible by two, four, or six, W97M.Invert.A modifies several files.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 10, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version October 10, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version October 10, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version October 10, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low