Title: DarkShadow

Remove DarkShadow. Removal instructions

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(55 / 100)

The author of this pest is a hacker, hiding behind a nickname
DarkShadow. The virus was written in Pascal programming language. The
origination date is March 2000. The prime function of a RAT program is
allowing the hacker to gain unauthorised access to user's PC. The
program usually consists of two parts: the "server" and the "client".
The first part embeds itself in victim's machine, opens a random port
and awaits commands. The "client" is installed on hacker's PC add
allows him to connect and control the infected PC.

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

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DarkShadow manual removal:

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Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices\winfunctions

HELP:
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Delete files:
[system root]\\system\\winfunctions.exe,

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Information added: 2005-03-17 11:39:54
Information updated: 2005-03-17 11:39:54

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