W97M.Melissa.BG

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: May 26, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:56:46 AM
Also Known As:: ResumeWorm, W97M.Resume.A
Type:: Worm

W97M.Melissa.BG is a Microsoft Word 97 macro virus that has a payload that deletes necessary system files. It also sends itself through email using Microsoft Outlook.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 26, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version May 26, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version May 26, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version May 26, 2000
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: High

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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