Discovered: February 13, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:00 AM
Type: Macro
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W97M.Trug.A is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents when they are opened or closed.
W97M.Trug.A attempts to hide its malicious actions and it may delete several files from the system.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version February 14, 2003
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Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version February 14, 2003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 19, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha