W97M.Hich

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

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