Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Virus

Aliases :

WM, WordMacro, WinWord, Word.Macro, Macro.Word

Summary

WM ("WordMacro") is a family name for all Word Macro viruses. For example, if you're looking for the description of "WM/CAP", "Word.Macro.CAP" or "WordMacro/CAP" virus, see the description of "CAP".

See the description of Concept (first macro virus) for more info on Word Macro viruses.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Variant:W97M

Word97Macro, WM97, W97M, Macro.Word97

W97M ("Word97Macro") is a family name of viruses that replicate on Word 97.