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| | Computer Security Guide - Macro Virus |
 | | Some dangerous things a Macro Virus can do besides simply spreading might be to delete/change document contents, change settings in the Word environment, set a password, delete files, copy a DOS Virus to the user's system or insert harmful lines into the config.sys or autoexec.bat files. | | | Prior to the macro virus era, creating a virus required some knowledge of assembly language or other complex programming languages. | | | A Macro Virus could also simply hide the functions of the ToolsMacro command by making nothing happen when the user selects it. |
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http://www.ullapool.co.uk/macro.html
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| | Winword Macro Viruses |
| | The DMV (Demonstration Macro Virus) virus was originally described in the paper "Document Macro Viruses" by Joel McNamara who conveniently infected the document containing the paper with the virus so the reader could experience it first hand. | | | An auto-execute macro is one which is executed in response to some event and not in response to an explicit user command. | | | As soon as the macro is activated, it copies itself and any other macros it needs to the global macro file "normal.dot". |
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http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/g-10a.shtml
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| | CERT Advisory CA-1999-04 Melissa Macro Virus |
| | Our analysis of this macro virus indicates that human action (in the form of a user opening an infected Word document) is required for this virus to propagate. | | | As this macro virus spreads we are likely to see documents with other names. | | | For information about macro viruses in general, we encourage you to review the document "Free Macro AntiVirus Techniques" by Chengi Jimmy Kuo which is available at. |
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http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1999-04.html
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| | Virus Glossary of Terms |
| | A 'Dropper' file's intention is to create a virus or trojan and then execute it on the user's system. | | | A Stealth virus may redirect system pointers and information in order to infect a file without actually changing the infected program file. | | | The file-infector class is also used to refer to programs that do not physically attach to files but associate themselves with program filenames. |
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http://www.mcafee.com/us/security/resources/glossary.htm
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| | How to remove unknown macro virus? |
| | A worm is a program that copy itself to other computers over computer net. | | | These files are sets of computer instruction and if you open one of them you will see nothing for understanding. | | | There are a lot of programs that work very bad and you could think that it is a virus problem. |
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http://www.brigsoft.com/antimacrovir/virarticle.shtml
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| | Macro Virus Protection in the Microsoft Office Line, Part One |
| | With this development, the entire development environment, including the macro code storage mechanism and the programming language itself, changed. | | | If the macro was found to belong to a known virus, it was removed from the upconverted document without any warning or information. | | | Therefore, even if a Word 6 virus using execute-only macros was upconverted to a Word 97 virus, it would have a protected VBA project, and it wouldn't be able to infect further documents. |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1468
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| | WD: Frequently Asked Questions About Word Macro Viruses |
| | These macros have the potential to inflict damage to the document or to other computer software. | | | A. Macro viruses are computer viruses that use an application's own macro programming language to distribute themselves. | | | A macro virus embeds itself into your file and can, most commonly, spread to others if you share files from a disk, network drive, external drive media, or any of a number of other file transfer methods. |
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q187/2/43.asp&NoWebContent=1
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| | Glossary of terms |
| | A computer program designed to be mistaken for a virus. | | | A virus requires a host program and will not infect a computer until it has been run. | | | A computer program that no longer works as a virus for a variety of reasons. |
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http://www.sophos.com/pressoffice/news/articles/2001/11/va_glossary.html
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| | Macro virus |
| | Macro virus information delivered by Bullguard Antivirus Software. | | | For example, a macro attached to a Microsoft Word document might be executed every time you save the document and cause its text to be run through an external spell checking program. | | | In this way, documents can control and customize the behavior of the programs that created them, or even extend the capabilities of the program. |
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http://www.bullguard.com/antivirus/vi_macro-virus.aspx
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| | VBA Emulation: A Viable Method of Macro Virus Detection? Part One |
| | Office macro execution is event-driven; one cannot point out an instruction and say that it is the first virus instruction that will be executed. | | | The different macro procedures can be executed in different order, depending on the sequence of events in the Office environment. | | | The emulator has to find the entry point of the program, then parse the first instruction (which is in an easily usable machine code form already), and then see what would happen in the emulated environment if the instruction were really executed. |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1571
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| | BanMacro - Software Utility to end the macro virus problem. |
| | Macro viruses are easy to create and they can do almost anything a Windows EXE program can. | | | The latest feature exploited by macro viruses is the use of email to spread the virus itself. | | | BanMacro - Software Utility to end the macro virus problem. |
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http://www.pspl.com/products/banmacro.htm
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| | How to deal with a macro virus in Word 2000 or Word 2002 |
| | A macro virus propagates itself among files and can harm your Word documents and templates or your computer's operating system. | | | Remember that if other files are opened after you open the infected file, the other files most likely are infected, as well. | | | Since that time, numerous other macro viruses have appeared. |
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http://search.support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;211800
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| | PC Hell: Killer Resume Virus - Macro Virus - Help |
| | Since its a Microsoft Word Macro Virus, the answer is simply. | | | Attack of the Killer Resume sounds more like a bad 'B' movie than a virus that could destroy your computer, but it does have the ability to do just that if you're not careful. | | | Also update your virus signatures in your anti-virus software, check EVERY attachment with anti-virus software before opening, and read more about viruses and how to protect yourself in the |
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http://www.pchell.com/virus/killerresume.shtml
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| | F-Prot, Macro Virus Protection |
| | There is a new option, "Remove all macros if variant is found", now available for scan tasks and for DVP. | | | F-MACRO functionality is now integrated into the main scanner used in F-PROT Professional for Windows 95 and in DVP [Dynamic Virus Protection]. | | | If this option is not selected, and the Action to take is "Disinfect" or "Disinfect/Query", files that contain remnants or are variants of macro infections are renamed. |
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http://www1.umn.edu/oit/newsletter/0797-itn/f-prot_macro.html
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| | What is macro virus? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary |
| | A type of computer virus that is encoded as a macro embedded in a document. | | | Describes macro viruses reported by anti-virus software manufacturers. | | | If you are one of the millions of computer users surfing the Internet, you need to be aware of the threat and protect yourself accordingly. |
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http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/macro_virus.html
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| | Definition of Macro virus |
| | In computer technology, a macro virus is a virus that exploits applications which allow their associated documents to contain executable code, known as a macro. | | | For example, a macro virus in a Microsoft Word document can infect users of Microsoft Word on Apple Macintosh computers as well as Microsoft Windows. | | | For example, a spreadsheet program may enable the user to embed "macro" commands in a document to automate certain operations; this makes it possible to use that same facility to program a virus into the spreadsheet that can attack users of that program. |
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http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Macro_virus
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| | Avast, ATLAS-T: A free anti-macro virus tool. |
| | It will not protect against all macro viruses -- no anti-virus software can do that -- but it worked brilliantly against Class and is effective against many, many generic Word macro viruses and goes along way toward correcting the criminally brain-dead computer security model Microsoft implements in Word. | | | This does not always preserve the functionality of the altered macro but it's a small loss from a practical standpoint. | | | Crypt Newsletter leaves the reader to wrestle with this logic: You can give all macro viruses free reign and have no Microsoft support, or do something that works and still have no Microsoft support and the displeasure of your misinformed supervisor. |
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http://sun.soci.niu.edu/~crypt/other/atlast.htm
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| | CNN - New Word 97 macro virus discovered - November 5, 1999 |
| | Anti-virus users with heuristic scanning as part of their system will most likely already be protected, according to Aladdin, but users should always update their DAT files frequently. | | | An Aladdin eSafe anti-virus user in the United States discovered the virus this week using the products "Macro Terminator" technology, which scans for unauthorized macro file actions, according to the company. | | | Every file that it's in the Office start up directory will be executed when Word starts up," Vasbinder added. |
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http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9911/05/word97.virus.idg
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| | 97-0007: FWD: Laroux Excel Macro Virus |
| | This virus is able to operate in Excel 5.x and 7.x under Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT. | | | Subject: FWD: Laroux Excel Macro Virus Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 13:47:24 -0700 --==!Exmh_1419360617P Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Here's an advisory from NASA's incident response team regarding an Excel macro virus affecting systems running Microsoft Excel 5.x and 7.x on Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT. | | | is the name of the open workbook) Note: Before disinfecting files, users should confirm the existence of the macro by clicking Unhide on the Window menu and unhiding the PERSONAL.XLS file. |
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http://www.stanford.edu/~security/Advisories/97-0007.html
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| | Foxz 'Interview with Aurodreph/SLAM' (VX heavens) |
| | Cicatrix write this in an interview : "As long as there are computers there will be computer viruses and as long as there are viruses there will be virus authors. | | | Between the first version and the third version, the presentation has been modified in a good way... | | | I search informations of the structure of a Word document on the Internet... |
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http://vx.netlux.org/lib/iv006.html
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| | macro virus - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about macro virus |
| | In computing, a computer virus that hides in Microsoft Word documents or, less commonly, Excel files. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/macro%20virus
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| | Virus - Macro Virus |
| | Advice for avoiding and recovering from computer virus infections, mostly for | | | CNN.com - Technology - How a computer virus works - October 23, 2000 | | | Complete antivirus software suite for the Macintosh to eliminates all known |
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http://www.virus-spyware.info/macrovirus
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| | BU Web: Virus Alert - Melissa Word Macro Virus |
| | To avoid sending this virus on to new recipients, you should not send any further e-mail until you remove the Melissa Word macro virus from your computer. | | | The message contains, as an attachment, a Word file which might (or might not) be named list.doc or list.zip. | | | The Melissa Word macro virus, also known as Mailissa, affects machines with Word97 or Word2000. |
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http://www.bu.edu/computing/virus/melissa.html
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| | Macro virus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | A macro virus, in computing, is a computer virus that exploits programs' associated documents(such as MS Word Documents) to contain harmful embedded code -. | | | A macro virus, in biology, is a virus that is larger than usual, e.g. | | | None have as yet been discovered yet, although the concept has been featured several times in science fiction. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_virus
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| | eTrust Spyware Encyclopedia - Odysseus Macro Virus Construction Kit |
| | Virus Creation Tool : A program designed to generate viruses. | | | From the doc: 'I was lazy tired of writing many macro viruses so I came up with this idea. | | | Dropper: In viruses and trojans, the dropper is the part of the program that installs the hostile code onto the system. |
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http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=33196
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| | W97M.Melissa.A |
| | Once the value is set, the virus will not attempt another mass mailing from the same machine. | | | So, it is potentially possible for a new document from any user's machine to be e-mailed to other people through the following steps: | | | W97M.Melissa.A (also known as W97M.Mailissa) is a typical macro virus which has an unusual payload. |
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http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mailissa.html
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| | unknown macro virus - Wilders Security Forums |
| | i have some Word docs that are self installing macros that are part of a software suite that allows mail merges to take place between the software and Word. | | | I have submitted the files to Eset (to the sample address) to see if anything could be done about it. | | | these macros are detected by Nod32 as unknown macro viruses, which they arent but are obviously codes such that nod32 isnt taking any chances! |
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http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?goto=lastpost&t=73052
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| | Macro virus |
| | A MAC or Macro virus is a type of computer virus that spreads to other computers through software programs that utilize macros. | | | For example, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are two popular and widely used programs that are capable of executing macros. | | | Because these types of files are commonly used and sent through e-mail, a computer network can be quickly infected by these viruses. |
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http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/mvirus.htm
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| | Catch A Macro Virus - GovernmentSecurity.org |
| | Make sure that you turn off any AV software coz it'll interfere with our tasks. | | | - To know whether your Word environment is infected by a macro virus, find for | | | the viral code won't be activated since you've disabled all macros. |
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http://www.governmentsecurity.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=1502&view=new
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| | Laroux Excel Macro Virus Remover - T C Solutions, Inc. |
| | If you have trouble downloading the Excel Worksheet because of the configuration of your computer or your network: | | | Buying a New Computer - What to look for and what to avoid! | | | By the way, if a dialog box appears asking if you want to enable macros when this Laroux Virus Remover file opens, you must click on Enable Macros if you want the code to work. |
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http://www.tc-solutions.com/fwlaroux.html
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| | Symantec Security Updates |
| | Forcing documents to be saved as templates is used as a means of propagation as macros are not saved in standard.DOC files. | | | These viruses use several of the features of the MS Word "environment" to auto-execute viral macro code. | | | Only templates can contain any actual macro code and therefore be used as a carrier. |
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http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/macro.html
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| | Information Security Glossary - Macro-Virus |
| | The widespread network problems caused around the globe in May 2000 were the result of such a virus. | | | Depending upon the way the virus is delivered it may sometimes be known as a Trojan, or a Worm. | | | Risk Associates: Resources for Security Risk Analysis, ISO 17799 / BS7799, Security Policies and Security Audit |
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http://www.yourwindow.to/information-security/gl_macrovirus.htm
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| | Macro virus |
| | que borra archivos específicos de Windows 95/98, haciendo uso de la macro | | | Los macro virus a pesar de tener acciones muy sofisticadas en sus procesos de infección, son sumamente fáciles de crear o modificar, pues tan sólo es necesario tener nociones de programación en lenguaje macro. | | | A pesar de que los macro virus son escritos en los lenguajes macro de MS-Word o MS-Excel y por consiguiente deberían infectar únicamente a documentos y hojas de cálculo, es posible desarrollar macro virus que ejecuten llamadas al sistema operativo, dando órdenes de borrar archivos o hasta de reformatear al disco duro. |
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http://www.persystems.net/sosvirus/general/macrovir.htm
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| | Trend Micro Virus Information, virus alerts, advisories, Top 10, antivirus, worm, trojan, macro, free, virus ... |
| | Trend Micro Virus Information, virus alerts, advisories, Top 10, antivirus, worm, trojan, macro, free, virus encyclopedia |
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http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/default.asp?sect=TT
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