W97M.Stamp.A

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Discovered:: August 22, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:47:28 AM
Also Known As:: Macro.Word97.Quiet.I [AVP], W97M/Stamp.A [McAfee]
Type:: Macro
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W97M.Stamp.A is a macro virus that spreads when an infected document is opened. It has a payload which attempts to overwrite all files in the root of drive C.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 22, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version August 22, 2002
Initial Daily Certified version August 22, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version August 22, 2002
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 22, 2002

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Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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