Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Taguchi

Summary

WM/Taguchi is a simple Word macro virus that activates when an infected document is closed.

At this point the virus infects the global template and all documents closed thereafter.

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:Taguchi.A

WM/Taguchi.A activates its payload on February 2nd. Then it inserts the following text to the active document:

 * nEUrOtIc cpU vIrUz *

The text is inserted over and over again until user presses "ESC" to abort.

Variant:Taguchi.B

WM/Taguchi.B is functionally identical with WM/Taguchi.A except this variant does not have a payload.

Variant:Taguchi.C

WM/Taguchi.C is a corrupted variant of WM/Taguchi.B. When an infected document is closed, the virus causes Word to display the following Visual Basic error message:

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