Virex® Virus Update 06_01_97 is part of Datawatch's ongoing commitment to deliver the best virus protection available. It updates Virex versions 5.5 and later to the most recent and complete set of virus definitions as of June 1, 1997. This update detects and removes 67 new viruses and includes the following features and improvements that were first introduced in the May virus update:
Office 97 Macro Viruses - Virex now detects and repairs the newest macro virus threat - viruses written in the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macro language of Microsoft's Office 97 Suite.
Converts Templates - infected Word files that have been converted to templates will be automatically restored to document files when repaired.
Faster Macro Scanning - our new macro scanning technology is up to four times faster than previous versions.
Precise Identification - unlike some anti-virus products that don't even tell you what macro virus has attacked your system, Virex offers precise name and strain identification. Knowing the exact virus strain may be essential to recovering from a viral outbreak.
VIREX 5.7
NEW FEATURES OF OUR LATEST VIREX RELEASE:
Universal Scan-At-Download™ - This is the second generation of our Scan-At-Download technology. One click protects against infection from Internet downloads, e-mail, networks, and virtually any other source of downloaded or copied files. No complicated set-up or limited safe areas. With Virex, your entire Macintosh is a virus protected zone!
Unsurpassed Macro Virus Protection - The ONLY Macintosh anti-virus product that DETECTS AND REPAIRS infected documents BEFORE they are opened by Microsoft Word and Excel.
DropScan™ - Instant drag-and-drop scanning on your Macintosh desktop without waiting for bulky, slow applications to launch.
Virex Control Strip Module - Fast access to Virex scanning and status from your Macintosh Control Strip. No need to search for an application or control panel.
Please see our World Wide Web site <http://www.datawatch.com/> or call us at (508) 988-9700 for more information on upgrading to Virex 5.7. Additional Datawatch contact information is listed at the end of this document.
NEW VIRUSES IN THIS UPDATE
WordMacro.BadBoy.A.Dropper
WordMacro.BadBoy.A1
WordMacro.Bandung.AL
WordMacro.Bandung.K
WordMacro.Bandung.U
WordMacro.Bandung.X
WordMacro.Beeper.A
WordMacro.Beeper.B
WordMacro.Cap.D
WordMacro.Cap.K
WordMacro.Chaka.A
WordMacro.Colors.AC
WordMacro.Colors.AD
WordMacro.Colors.AG
WordMacro.Colors.AK
WordMacro.Colors.AL
WordMacro.Colors.AN
WordMacro.Colors.AO
WordMacro.Colors.V
WordMacro.Colors.W
WordMacro.Colors.Y
WordMacro.Concept.AD
WordMacro.Concept.AE
WordMacro.Concept.AF
WordMacro.CVCK1.E
WordMacro.Hark.A
WordMacro.Helper.B
WordMacro.Hybrid.C
WordMacro.Jaja.A
WordMacro.Johnny.D
WordMacro.Johnny.F
WordMacro.Johnny.F1
WordMacro.Johnny.G
WordMacro.Johnny.I
WordMacro.Johnny.I1
WordMacro.KillProt.A
WordMacro.MDMA.L
WordMacro.MDMA.M
WordMacro.Mercy.A
WordMacro.Muck.D
WordMacro.NiceDay.D
WordMacro.NiceDay.E
WordMacro.NJ-WMDLK1.G
WordMacro.ShowOff.AA
WordMacro.ShowOff.AB
WordMacro.ShowOff.AD
WordMacro.ShowOff.AG
WordMacro.ShowOff.AH
WordMacro.ShowOff.AI
WordMacro.ShowOff.AN
WordMacro.ShowOff.AP
WordMacro.ShowOff.L
WordMacro.ShowOff.N
WordMacro.ShowOff.S
WordMacro.ShowOff.T
WordMacro.ShowOff.U
WordMacro.ShowOff.W
WordMacro.ShowOff.X
WordMacro.ShowOff.Y
WordMacro.Spiral.A
WordMacro.Spiral.B
WordMacro.Switcher.B
WordMacro.Bandung.AI
WordMacro.Bandung.AK
WordMacro.Bandung.M
WordMacro.NiceDay.J
WordMacro.Lox.A
INSTALLING THIS UPDATE
To install this Virex Virus Update:
• Double-click on the Virex Virus Update file. The Virex application will launch, presenting the following dialog:
• Click the “Update” button.
• If you have Virex 5.5.4 or earlier, dialogs similar to the following may appear for some virus definitions:
• If you are presented with a dialog similar to the above, click on "Replace".
• Diagnose or Repair your system after installation to ensure it is free of the new viruses.
IF YOU HAVE VIREX 5.6.8 OR EARLIER ...
Under certain conditions, the “Scan Files When Opened” feature of the Virex Control Panel (version 5.6.8 and earlier) is unable to detect macro viruses in documents opened in Word or Excel. If you have Virex 5.6.8 or earlier, you should not depend on this feature to detect Word/Excel macro viruses. We suggest upgrading your copy of Virex. You can also scan these documents with one of Virex's many other automatic or manual scanning features. Virex 5.7 is the only Macintosh anti-virus product that detects and repairs infected documents before they are opened in Word and Excel.
VIREX VERSION HISTORY
To ensure superior protection against the rapid proliferation of new Macro viruses, Datawatch is now publishing monthly Virex Virus Update files. These virus updates will also be incorporated into each new release of the Virex product. However, new versions of Virex are not always released at the time of each update. Even if you have the latest version of Virex, be sure you have also installed the latest update file.
3.82 - T4-A, T4-B and ChinaTalk detection and repair
3.81 - Maintenance release
3.8 - CODE 252 detection and repair
3.7 - INIT 1984 detection and repair
3.6 - MBDF A & B, Tetricycle detection and repair
HOW TO CONTACT DATAWATCH
Datawatch is pleased to offer virus updates, Virex feature upgrades, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMS) and technical support to registered Virex customers. To purchase a Virex upgrade, or for technical support, contact us at:
