Discovered: November 5, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:43:57 PM
Also Known As: Macro.Excel97.Viki.a [Kaspersk
Type: Macro
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
X97M.Avone.A is a virus that infects Excel workbooks and deletes files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Paul Mangan
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