W97M.Been.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 27, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:47:01 AM
Type:: Macro

W97M.Been.A is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. It contains one date-activated payload which deletes folders on drive C.
The payload activates on any Friday the 13th.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 4, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 4, 2001
Initial Daily Certified version September 4, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version September 4, 2001
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Patrick Nolan

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