IBM's Virus Emergency Response Service Aids Companies Hit by Fast-Spreading Macro Virus

Strategic Insights -

A rapidly spreading macro virus, W97M.Melissa, has been infecting files and sending emails to 50 addresses without users' knowledge. Discovered by Symantec on March 26, the virus has the potential to cause significant disruptions to corporate networks. To help affected companies, IBM's Virus Emergency Response Service has been made available, utilizing virus analysts from IBM Global Services and Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software.

Key Takeaways:

  • The W97M.Melissa macro virus has the potential to infect files and send emails to 50 addresses without users' knowledge, posing a significant threat to corporate networks.
  • IBM's Virus Emergency Response Service has been made available to help companies overcome and recover from outbreaks of W97M.Melissa and other viruses.
  • The service uses virus analysts from IBM Global Services and Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software to assess the scope of the virus outbreak and develop a plan to remove the virus and repair infected data.
  • Symantec's Norton AntiVirus has already detected and removed the virus, and repair infected files, with the solution being effective, thorough, and quick to deploy.
  • The Virus Emergency Response Service will work remotely or on-site with customers to assess the scope of the virus outbreak and develop a plan to remove the virus and repair infected data.
  • The team will recommend Norton AntiVirus software deployment as part of the process to ensure comprehensive protection.

Statistics:

  • The W97M.Melissa macro virus has the potential to infect files and send emails to 50 addresses without users' knowledge.
  • IBM's Virus Emergency Response Service utilizes virus analysts from IBM Global Services and Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software.
  • Symantec's Norton AntiVirus has already detected and removed the virus and repaired infected files.

Sources:

  • "Symantec Corporation and IBM Global Services Announce Availability of IBM's Virus Emergency Response Service." PRNewswire, April 1.
  • Symantec Corporation. "About Norton AntiVirus."
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  • IBM Global Services. "About IBM Global Services."