W97M.Eseloes

W97M.Eseloes is a macro virus that infects the Microsoft Word template (normal.dot file) and any open Word documents.

Note: The virus is triggered when an infected document is opened.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 15, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version May 15, 2006
• Initial Daily Certified version May 15, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version May 15, 2006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 17, 2006

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