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- Discovered:
- February 7, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:53:00 AM
- Also Known As:
- Macro.Word97.Babals [KAV], W97M/Bablas.DY [RAV]
- Type:
- Macro
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W97M.Babals.B is a simple macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents and templates.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 7, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version February 7, 2003
- Initial Daily Certified version February 7, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version February 7, 2003
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 12, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
Writeup By: Robert X Wang
