W97M.Locus

This is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. This virus does not contain a damaging payload.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 13, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version June 13, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version June 13, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version June 13, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 19, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low