XM.Delta

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:06:13 PM
Also Known As:: Delta
Type:: Virus

XM.Delta is a macro virus which infects Microsoft Excel workbooks. The virus contains the following macro functions: Auto_Open, Auto_Close, Tim, Ky, Ghst, Trl, Dstr, Thc1, Chk1, Chk2, Thc2, ins, txt, Hdn, Waw, Hlt, Icn_1, Icn_3, bt_2, bt_1, and prt. However, the Ghst and Trl functions are never called. The macros reside on a hidden VBA worksheet named Module1, but you can see them by looking in the macro listing under the Tools menu.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 8, 1997
Latest Rapid Release version January 8, 1997
Initial Daily Certified version January 8, 1997
Latest Daily Certified version January 8, 1997
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

Writeup By: Chris Formulak

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