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W97M.Minimal.gen

Discovered:
January 10, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:52:24 AM
Type:
Virus, Macro

W97M.Minimal.gen is a small and somewhat "minimal" virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. The only significant trait of this virus is the shortness of its code lines.

This virus definition will detect this virus and variants in the W97M.Minimal family.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 10, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 10, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 10, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 10, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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