Discovered: October 21, 2000
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:11:29 PM
Type: Macro
XF.Sic is a macro virus originating from Microsoft Excel 4. The virus uses Excel formulas to infect files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2000
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2000
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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