Cyber Takeover (1.0)
Server name: Cyber Takeover
Version: 1.0
Different versions:  NA
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 74.5K
Server files: co32.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autoloads: Windows start up 
Default port: NA
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • Display I-Police
  • Display virus message
  • Get cached passwords
  • Get IP address
  • Get host name
  • Get screen resolution

 
Comments 
Cyber Takeover is a AIM trojan. Unlike most trojans this one does not listen on a port, instead it receives commands over AIM. For example to see if you are infected it sends a AIM message: "(**infect?**)". 

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

  1. Delete the JPGLoader.lnk file in the start up directory (Example: c:\windows\start menu\programs\Startup\). 
  2. Reboot the computer or close Co3.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan file Co3.exe in the windows directory. 

 
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