Feb 01

XM.Laroux

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Virus
 
Name XM.Laroux
Type Macro
Affected
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered
Update February 13, 2007 12:10:11 PM
Length
Virus Info 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".
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
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