- Discovered:
- May 29, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:58:59 AM
- Also Known As:
- W97M/Hich.gen
- Type:
- Macro
This is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. It contains a time-activated, data-modifying payload.
Virus defintions dated prior to May 30, 2002 detect this as Bloodhound.MacroInsert.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version May 30, 2002
- Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version May 30, 2002
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 5, 2002
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Writeup By: Patrick Nolan



