Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

-

Aliases :

Johnny

Summary

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

WordMacro/Johnny consists of 6 macro files: FileSave, PresentV, PresentW, PresentZ, VGoJohnny and AutoOpen.

WordMacro/Johnny contains no harmful code.

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:Johnny.B

This variant is modified to operate under the French version of Word as well.

WordMacro/Johnny contains this text:

Our devise - A copy of "Go Johnny Go" on every computer !
 M.H., E.R.

WordMacro/Johnny has been reported in the wild in several countries in early 1997.

There also exists a file virus called Johnny. It is quite rare.