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- Discovered:
- January 24, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:55:46 AM
- Also Known As:
- WM/PolyPoster.A@mm, WM/Agent.a, WM/Polypost
- Type:
- Macro
W97M.Polyposter.A was originally coded for Microsoft Word 95 documents and templates. This virus makes use of Forte Agent to distribute a copy of itself into newsgroups over an Internet connection.
This virus is not a threat to computers running Office 97 SR1 or later.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 25, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version January 25, 2002
- Initial Daily Certified version January 25, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 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
