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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:06:13 PM
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Also Known As:
- Delta
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version January 8, 1997
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Latest Rapid Release version January 8, 1997
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Initial Daily Certified version January 8, 1997
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Latest Daily Certified version January 8, 1997
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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: 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
Writeup By: Chris Formulak
