Pitfall (Telnet)
Server name: Pitfall
Version: Telnet
Different versions:  [Telnet][2.00][2.10]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 163K
Server files: pitfall.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autoloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices Key: Win32Load
Default port: 1991 TCP
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • Chat with server
  • Delete file
  • Flood (open notepad 20 times)
  • Get info
  • Key logger
  • Open/Close CD-Rom
  • Run file
  • Send message
  • View network connections

 
Comments 
Pitfall telnet is a Spanish trojan. As the version suggest, this trojan is controlled by telnet. Because the newer versions have clients this version probably is not used by anyone.

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

  1. Remove the Win32Load key in the registry located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices. Which can be done with regedit or any other registry editing program. 
  2. Reboot the computer or close Ms.Win32.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan file Ms.Win32.exe in the windows directory. 

 
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