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Discovered:
- February 12, 2004
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:43:08 PM
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Type:
- Macro
X97M.Esab is a simple macro virus that creates the 0Killbase.xls file in the Microsoft® Excel startup folder. It infects other Excel workbooks when they are saved.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version February 13, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version February 13, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version February 13, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version February 13, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 18, 2004
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: Paul Mangan
