The Infector (1.4)
Server name: The Infector
Version: 1.4
Different versions:  [1.0][1.3][1.4][1.4.2][1.6][1.6.3][1.7][1.7 version 2][17 bonus]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 288K
Server files: server.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME 
Autloads: System.ini: shell=Explorer.exe c:\where ever the trojan is.exe under [boot]
Default port: 146 TCP and 17569 TCP
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • File manager
  • ICQ notify
  • Remove server
  • Run file
  • Upload file

 
Comments 
The Infector 1.4 is an upload trojan. Being an upload trojan means this trojan is sent to infect the victim. Once infected, this trojan is used to upload other trojans (such as SubSeven) and infect the victim with these other trojans. This version of The Infector adds a file manager for easier file transfers. 

Note: This is a trojan that can be submitted to us for analysis. We can possibly determine for you the password that was used and the ICQ UIN that was being notified. For more information on submitting trojan files to us read here.

How To Remove 
Quick fix: no quick fix programs
Manual removal:

  1. Remember the file name after the shell=Explorer.exe under [boot] in the system.ini. Then change the shell=Explorer.exe c:\where the trojan is.exe to shell=Explorer.exe in the system.ini under [boot]. Which can be done with any other text editing program. 
  2. Reboot the computer or close the trojan file.
  3. Delete the trojan file. 

 
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