Acid koR
Server name: Acid koR
Version: NA
Different versions: NA
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 72K
Server files: Acidkor.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autoloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Key: Explorer and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices Key: Explorer
Default port: 20002 TCP
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • File features
  • Get information
  • Open/close CD-Rom
  • Send message box
  • Transfer file
  • View/kill processes

 
Comments 
Acid koR is a Visual Basic trojan based on Acid Shivers. Acid korR, unlike Acid Shivers, does not use a random port. Telnet is used to control the Acid koR server. 

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

  1. Remove the Explorer 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 Msgsvr64.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan file Msgsvr64.exe in the windows directory. 

 
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