Psychward (The First)
Server name: Psychward
Version: The First
Different versions:  [The first][01][02][03][Son 01][Son 02]
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 60K
Server files: Server.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME
Autloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ Key: WinCore
Default port: 3777 TCP
Can port be changed: Yes

Server Features

  • Get system info
  • Get win dir
  • Server can be pre configured (ICQ notify)
  • Trace/ping
  • Upload/Download file
  • View dir
  • View/Kill processes

 
Comments 
Psychward is an average trojan that can be pre configured before sending. This version is probably not used much due to the more recent and smaller versions.

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

  1. Remove the WinCore 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 the trojan file listed in the registry.
  3. Delete the trojan file listed in the registry.

 
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