W97M.Redter.A

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Discovered:: October 13, 2004
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:28:24 PM
Also Known As:: W97M/Redter.A[F-Prot] W97M/Red
Type:: Macro
Systems Affected:: Macintosh, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W97M.Redter.A is a Microsoft Word macro virus that deletes files and attempts to modify the Microsoft Word configuration. It spreads using Microsoft Word templates.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version October 13, 2004
Latest Rapid Release version October 13, 2004
Initial Daily Certified version October 13, 2004
Latest Daily Certified version October 13, 2004
Initial Weekly Certified release date October 13, 2004

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Writeup By: Dong Hoon Lee

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