W97M.Tips.gen

Discovered:
February 6, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:58:59 AM
Type:
Macro

W97M.Tips.gen is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Office 97 (pre-SR1) Word documents and templates.



The virus definition for this macro virus includes detection of some of its variants. The definition does this by detecting common code found in all of the variants.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 7, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 7, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 7, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 7, 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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