XM.Laroux

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:10:11 PM
Also Known As:: ExcelMacro/Laroux, Excel.Laroux, Laroux
Type:: Macro

XM.Laroux is a virus first discovered in July 1996 in Africa and Alaska and is the first working Excel macro virus found in general circulation. The actual virus code consists of two macros called Auto_Open and Check_Files. The macros are stored in a hidden datasheet named "laroux".

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 19, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version December 19, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version December 19, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version December 19, 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

Technical Details

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