Gate Crasher (1.2)
Server name: Gate Crasher
Version: 1.2
Different versions: [1.1][1.2]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 567K
Server files: system.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ Key: Command
Default port: 6969 TCP
Can port be changed: Yes

Server Features

  • Caps lock on/off 
  • Chat with server 
  • Email notify 
  • Enable/Disable system keys 
  • Get CPU Type 
  • Get Default Printer 
  • Get ICQ Uin 
  • Get Network Logon 
  • Get Orgaization 
  • Get Owner 
  • Get System Directory 
  • Get Windows Directory 
  • Get Windows Version 
  • Goto URL 
  • Hide/Show task bar 
  • Nums lock on off 
  • Print text 
  • Reboot System 
  • Restart Windows 
  • Set Network Logon 
  • Show/Hide FBI screen 
  • Turn monitor on/off 

 
Comments 
Gate Crasher 1.2 had many changes from the previous version. First it is no longer programmed in Visual Basic. Second there is a new client and a few less features. 

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

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

 
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