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.
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.
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