Latinus (1.0)
Server name: Latinus
Version: 1.0
Different versions:  [1.0][1.0 bonus][1.1 beta][1.2]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 407K
Server files: msmachine.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autoloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Key: MS Virtual Machine
Default port: 1024 TCP
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • Caps lock on/off
  • Change computer name
  • Chat
  • Clipboard manager
  • Disable/enable CTRL-ALT-DEL
  • Disable keyboard
  • Disable or start screen saver
  • File manager
  • Force shutdown, log off, reboot or shutdown windows
  • Get cached passwords
  • Get information
  • Hide/show clock
  • Hide/show desktop
  • Hide/show task bar
  • Hide/show task icons
  • Hide/show start button
  • Key logger
  • Message manager
  • Monitor on/off
  • Mouse manager
  • Num lock on/off
  • Print manager
  • Remove desktop wall paper
  • Resolution manager
  • Scroll lock on/off
  • Send to URL
  • Set date/time
  • Windows manager

 
Comments 
Latinus 1.0 is a Brazallian trojan. This trojan has a lot of features but nothing new. Latinus does have a key logger and the ability to log all keys you type, so you may want to change all of your passwords if you were infected. 

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

  1. Remove the MS Virtual Machine 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 msmachine.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan file msmachine.exe in the windows directory. 

 
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