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** What's New in the NAV Virus Definitions Files AUG96B.TXT **
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** Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC) August 8, 1996 **
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This document contains the following topics:
* XM.Laruox: Detection & Repair for the first Excel Macro Virus
* Intelligent Updater
* Norton AntiVirus Program Upgrade for Macro Viruses
* Virus Alerts
* Changes Incorporated into This Update
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** XM.Laruox: Detection & Repair for the first Excel Macro Virus **
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This special definition update release adds the capability to detect
and repair the first Excel Macro virus, XM.Laroux. This virus is not
considered widespread, and does not pose a significant public threat.
For the latest information and updates, visit the SARC Web site at:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter
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** Intelligent Updater **
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As part of its continuing commitment to fight the spread of computer
viruses, Symantec has developed a new program called "Intelligent
Updater" to simplify virus definitions files updates.
Intelligent Updater locates Norton AntiVirus on your computer and
installs new virus definitions files automatically. All you have
to do is run the program.
The actual program name for Intelligent Updater, which changes from
month to month, uses the following form:
mmNAVyy.EXE, where mm is the month and yy is the year.
For example, 08NAV96B.EXE is the virus definitions files update for
August, 1996. See the accompanying file, "UPDATE.TXT," for step-by-step
instructions to run the program for each Norton AntiVirus version.
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** Norton AntiVirus Program Upgrade for Macro Viruses **
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Norton AntiVirus detects and eliminates a new class of viruses called
"macro viruses" that infect Microsoft Word document and template
files. All current versions of Norton AntiVirus have this capability.
If your installed version of Norton AntiVirus 3.0 (NAV.EXE or
NAVW.EXE) is dated earlier than February 23, 1996, or your installed
version of Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 (NAVW32.EXE) is dated
earlier than December 1, 1995, you need to upgrade. The Norton
AntiVirus upgrade installs the NAV Macro Engine automatically, which
detects and eliminates macro viruses.
To upgrade your Norton AntiVirus 3.0 program:
* Download the file called UPDATEME.EXE
* Place the file in an empty directory and execute the file
to extract.
To upgrade your Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 program:
* Download the file called NAV95PCH.EXE
* Place the file in an empty folder and execute the file
to extract.
Step-by-step instructions are included with each file. If you
need additional instructions, a FaxBack service is available
at (541) 984-2490 to assist you.
UPDATEME.EXE and NAV95PCH.EXE are located where the monthly virus
definitions files update are normally found. It is available for
download from the Symantec BBS, the Symantec FTP or Web site,
CompuServe, America Online, or Microsoft Network. You can also call
Customer Service at (800) 441-7234 to order a disk set.
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** Virus Alerts **
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The ten most commonly reported viruses (worldwide):
Concept
NYB
AntiEXE
AntiCMOS
One_Half
Junkie
Form.A
Stoned.Empire.Monkey
Parity_Boot
Ripper
Be on the alert for the following viruses in the following regions:
AntiEXE West coast, USA
Burglar.1150 Public access sites
Concept Universities, corporations, and
attachments to electronic mail
Gold Trojan (AOL Gold) Public access sites
Jumper Southern Europe
Junkie Europe, Asia and Australia
NYB North East, USA
One_Half Europe
Parity_Boot Central and Northern Europe
Sat_Bug.Natas Central and South America
Stoned.Empire.Monkey East and West coasts, USA
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** Changes Incorporated into This Virus Definitions Update **
**********************************************************************
New virus definitions:
Alfons.1344 File infector
Alfons.1344 (x) File infector
Alive.4000 File infector
Andryushka.3568 (2) File infector
APE.Phant1.a File infector
Arara.1375 File infector
Argyle File infector
Atom Macro virus
Bonsem File infector
Boom Macro virus
Brain2 File infector
Burglar.1150 File infector
BW.Factit File infector
CIS.800.C File infector
CLME File infector
Clonewar.255 File infector
Clonewar.258 File infector
Clonewar.268 File infector
Commander Bomber File infector
Corporate_Life.1929 File infector
Cosenza.3205 File infector
Cruncher File infector
Cruncher (x) File infector
Cvex.7.2.6400 File infector
DAME.Lame File infector
DAME.Trigger File infector
Danish Boot Boot infector
Dark_Revenge.1024 File infector
Demon IIIB.4767 File infector
Drunk.1674 File infector
DSCE.2100 File infector
DSCE.Demo File infector
DSME.Apex.2893 File infector
DSME.Connie.2708 File infector
DSME.Demo File infector
DSME.Teacher File infector
Emmie.2440 (1) File infector
Emmie.2440 (2) File infector
Everfire File infector
Far Away File infector
Gambit File infector
GCAE.2915 File infector
Gripe.2040 File infector
Grog.1349 (1) File infector
Hare.7610 Boot & file infector
Hare.7610 (2) Boot & file infector
Hare.7610 (2x) Boot & file infector
Hare.7610 (b) Boot & file infector
Hare.7610 (x) Boot & file infector
Hydra v1.3 File infector
Hymn.Sverdlov.C File infector
Immortal.2185 File infector
Jeru.CVEX.6144 (2) File infector
Jeru.CVEX.6144 (3) File infector
Jeru.CVEX.6144 (4) File