W97M.Rats.B.gen

Discovered:
January 24, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:38:08 AM
Type:
Macro

W97M.Rats.B.gen is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Office 97 (pre-SR1) Word documents and templates. The .B and .C variants of this virus have only minimal differences.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 24, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 24, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 24, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 24, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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