W97M.Melissa.A

Risk Level 2: Low

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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

Initial Rapid Release version April 9, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version April 9, 1999
Initial Daily Certified version April 9, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version April 9, 1999
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 9, 1999

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: More than 1000
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Raul K. Elnitiarta

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