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W97M.Thesecond.O

Discovered:
August 23, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:48:14 AM
Also Known As:
Macro.Word97.Thesecond.o [AVP], W97M/TheSec.P [F-Prot], W97M/TheSecond.o [CA]
Type:
Macro
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W97M.Thesecond.O is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates. Its payload deletes system files.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 23, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 23, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 23, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 23, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 28, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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