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- Discovered:
- October 12, 2000
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:10:21 PM
- Type:
- Macro
X97M.Threekay.A infects workbooks by inserting an infected Sheet named Book1 in the Microsoft Excel Start directory.
The virus also attempts to switch off virus protection by inserting two files:
C:\Tb6.bat and C:\Tb6.reg
The payload is executed when the current day of the month equals the current minute. See the technical description for payload details.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 16, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version October 16, 2000
- Initial Daily Certified version October 16, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version October 16, 2000
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
Writeup By: Andre Post
