W97M.Marker.O

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 3, 1999
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:59:38 AM
Type:: Macro

This is a class-module macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. This virus contains a date-activated payload which may insert text and display messages. The Word title bar may also change with references to the word "Shankar."

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 17, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version July 17, 1999
Initial Daily Certified version July 17, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version July 17, 1999
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: 0 - 49
Number of Sites: 3 - 9
Geographical Distribution: Medium
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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