W97M.Notfam

Discovered:
February 13, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:43:01 AM
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W97M.Notfam is a simple macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents as they are opened. The virus also infects the Microsoft Word global template, Normal.dot.

W97M.Notfam attempts to lower the Microsoft Word macro virus protection settings and to disable several toolbars. This is done in an attempt to hide itself from you.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 14, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 14, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 19, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha

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