W97M.Melissa.V

W97M.Melissa.V is a modified variant of W97M.Melissa.A virus. The key changes made from the original Melissa virus are the virus module name (now called "MP?"); the email subject/message; and a malicious payload, which deletes some files. Please refer to the W97M.Melissa.A for more general information on the Melissa virus.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 20, 1999
• Latest Rapid Release version October 20, 1999
• Initial Daily Certified version October 20, 1999
• Latest Daily Certified version October 20, 1999
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low