X97M.Codemas.C

X97M.Codemas.C is a macro virus that spreads via Microsoft Excel. The virus creates a file named Book1 in the XLSTART folder and uses this file to replicate itself.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 5, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version December 5, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version December 5, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version December 5, 2000
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low