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W97M.Trug.B

Mar 9, 2004 2:01PM PST

Discovered on: March 09, 2004
Last Updated on: March 10, 2004 12:23:44 PM

W97M.Trug.B is a macro virus that infects Microsoft Word documents when they are opened or closed.

W97M.Trug.B attempts to hide its malicious actions and it may delete several files from the system.



Variants: W97M.Trug.A
Type: Macro
Infection Length: 1 module

The W97M.Trug.B macro module is executed when Microsoft Word documents are opened or closed.

When the viral macro module runs, it does the following:


Disables several Microsoft Word toolbars.

Hooks the shortcut keys so that the macro modules cannot be seen.

Disables macro virus protection.

Read more: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w97m.trug.b.html

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