Kaos (1.3)
Server name: Kaos
Version: 1.3
Different versions: [1.1][1.3]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 28.5K
Server files: Server.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000
Autloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Key: Findsys
Default port: 1212 TCP 
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • Destroy windows
  • File manager
  • Open/Close Cd-Rom
  • Send keys 
  • Send message
  • Send text to active window
  • Show website
  • Shutdown

 
Comments 
Kaos 1.3 actually changed its infection method. It moved from the start menu to the registry. Other then that and a few features nothing much new here.

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

  1. Remove the Findsys key located in the registry 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 systrj.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan files shell32.exe in the windows directory and systrj.exe in the windows system directory. 

 
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