Discovered: March 26, 1999
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:58:24 AM
Also Known As: W97M.Mailissa
Type: Macro
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W97M.Melissa.A is a Word 97 macro virus that has a payload to email itself using MS Outlook. The subject of the e-mail is "Important Message From USERNAME". Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 9, 1999
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Latest Rapid Release version April 9, 1999
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Initial Daily Certified version April 9, 1999
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Latest Daily Certified version April 9, 1999
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 9, 1999
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Raul K. Elnitiarta