W97M.Strings.I

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: July 18, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:52:36 AM
Also Known As:: W97M.Tester.A
Type:: Macro

This is a Microsoft Word macro virus that spreads by infecting Microsoft Word documents and the global template, Normal.dot. The virus attempts to decrease the security level of Microsoft Word 97, 2000, and XP.

NOTE: This virus was previously known as W97M.Tester.A.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 18, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version July 18, 2001
Initial Daily Certified version July 18, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version July 18, 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: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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