Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Robocop

Summary

XM/Robocop is a simple Excel and Excel 97 macro virus.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Variant:Robocop.A

When an infected workbook is opened, the virus creates a new workbook, infects it and saves it to the Excel startup directory as "personal.xls".

After that the virus infects every workbook that is opened or created.

Beside replication, this virus contains a payload that activates on March 1st. At this time the virus modifies the formatting of the active worksheet and inserts the following text to it:

ROBOCOP Nightmare Joker [SLAM]

Variant:Robocop.B

This variant announces its presence every time when an infected workbook is opened or when Excel is started with a message box containing the following text:

(c)DRAT2000 Dual Macro Virus ver. 05b2 - by DRAT

It also contains a payload that is activated on October 25th. This payload shows a message box with the following text:

Selamat Ulang Tahun Deddy Ratnanto!