Storm (1.2)
Server name: Storm
Version: 1.2
Different versions:  NA
Tested: Yes, on Windows 95 and Windows NT
Server size: 170K
Server files: SYSMSG332.exe
Server icon:

Infects: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000
Autoloads: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Key: Windows Kernel Apllication
Default port: 41337 TCP
Can port be changed: No

Server Features

  • DDos attack

 
Comments 
Storm 1.2 is a Delphi trojan, which makes your computer into a "zombie". A "zombie" computer is one of many which is used to perform a Denial of Service attack. Storm's client can control 5 of thse "zombie" servers at once and attack one computer, in a attempt to overwhelm the attacked computer.

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

  1. Remove the Windows Kernel Apllication 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 wkernel.exe.
  3. Delete the trojan file wkernel.exe in the windows directory. 

 
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