W97M.Intruded.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 19, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:52:03 AM
Type:
Macro

W97M.Intruded.A is a stealth Microsoft Word macro virus that infects the Normal.dot template and the active document. The file summary information is changed, and when you access macros or the VBEditor, a very rude message is displayed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 20, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 20, 2001
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 20, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 20, 2001
  • 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
Writeup By: Andre Post

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