Remove Akosch. Description and removal instructions

Title: Akosch
Type: Remote Administration Tools	Severity scale: (55 / 100)

This is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), used by hackers for gaining access to distant PCs. This version was released in Germany, July 2002. The programming language is Delphi. A RAT program works by a simple but effective principle: the hacker infects the machine with a "server" program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a â€œclientâ€? on his computer.

From the publisher:
"Server:
dropped file:
c:\WINDOWS\WebBrowser.exe
size: 302.592 bytes

port: 1987 TCP

startup:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Browser"
data: C:\WINDOWS/WebBrowser.exe

startpage browser is changed to: http://www.microsoft.com

tested on Windows 98"

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Akosch properties:
• Allows remote user connection
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic Akosch removal:

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Akosch manual removal:

Kill processes:
c:\\systemstart.exe, client.exe, server.exe

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\systemstart

HELP:
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Delete files:
c:\\systemstart.exe, client.exe, server.exe

HELP:
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Information added: 04/03/05
Information updated: 10/03/05

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