W97M.Inamo

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: October 26, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:29:06 PM
Type: Macro
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W97M.Inamo is a macro virus that is triggered when a Microsoft Word document is opened or closed. It can infect Word 97, 2000, and 2002 documents.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 27, 2004

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: Rodney Andres
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