Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Talon

Summary

For more information on Word macro viruses, see the description of WordMacro/Concept.

The WordMacro/Talon.A virus consists of the following macros: AOB, Deed, FSAB, Info, AutoOpen and ToolsMacro.

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

Talon.A triggers on June 18th, displaying message boxes like this:

Your System Is Infected With The Macro Virus Talon #1!
 This Macro Virus Was Brought To You By: TALON 1997

Also, the virus changes the Tools/Macro menu to display:

This Option Is Not Available,
 Please Insert The MS-Office CD
 And Install The Help Files To Continue

Variant:Talon.B

This variant triggers on the 27th day of any month. At this date it encrypts all saved documents with the password "talon".

It also displays these messages:

Your document Has Just been Been Saved,

I Hope You Know The Password!!!

Brought To You By Talon 1997

Tools/Macro menu now displays:

This Option Is Not Available,
 Please Install The Help Files To Continue