W97M.Mxfile.L.gen

W97M.Mxfile.L.gen is a simple macro virus which spreads by infecting Microsoft Word documents and the global template, Normal.dot.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 15, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version May 15, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version May 15, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version May 15, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 15, 2002

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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