W97M.Smey

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: April 27, 2004
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:22:09 PM
Also Known As:: W97M/Generic (McAfee), macro.Word97.Smyser.b (KAV)
Type:: Trojan Horse, Macro
Systems Affected:: Macintosh, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W97M.Smey is a macro virus that also drops a Trojan horse file. If the Trojan runs, it modifies the MBR of the primary hard drive. Once this happens, you will not be able to boot the computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 28, 2004
Latest Rapid Release version April 28, 2004
Initial Daily Certified version April 28, 2004
Latest Daily Certified version April 28, 2004
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 28, 2004

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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

Writeup By: Maryl Magee

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