Remove Pinkle. Description and removal instructions

Title: Pinkle
Type: Remote Administration Tools	Severity scale: (57 / 100)

A Remote Administration Tool is a special kind of hacker spyware, used for remote access and control of other people's computers. The attacker infects the PC via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing. A "server" allows him to connect via a "client" on his own machine. The functions of a RAT may vary, depending on the needs of the hacker. Some RATs can't really harm your PC and the only purpose they were made for is hooliganism. But some versions can steal vital information, delete files and even crash your system. Several versions of this pest can be found in the internet (Pinkle 1.0, Pinkle 1.0 (0010), Pinkle 1.0 (0020)). The programming language is Visual Basic. The pest originated in March 2005.

From the publisher:

"Pinkle v1.0: By Scott Stevens What are these files? : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- msconfig.exe - This is a program to help to add/get rid of Pinkle, experts only :) patch.exe - This is a dummy program I use to 'fake out' smarter dumb users (harmless) PePe!.exe - Little program I made in honor of Joey Marin, its finds out useful info (IP, Name, Etc) Pinkle.exe - The Client for Pinkle, connects to one of the servers :) PinkleV.6PROTECTED.exe - This an older version of Pinkle that is password protected (Password is 'tots') WinIpCfg.exe - Program the helps you find the computer IP and other network info Big Fish.TTf - The Font i use for Pinkle (Put in 'C:\Windows\Fonts\' to get it to work) System Files (*.ocx *.dll *.oca *.tlb) - Used for the program, place in 'C:\Windows\System\' Readme.txt - This is what you are reading.... Sounds (*.wav) - The Sounds that play in pinkle, Put in you Windows folder (C:\Windows\) SERVERS: ServerAllNoReg.exe - This server is Hidden and no in the Ctrl-Alt-Del window, but doesnt startup everyting the computer starts up (Reg). ServerDEV.exe - This is the windows that shows Pinkle, nothing special, harmless, but its for testing ServerJustHidden - Shown in Ctrl-Alt-Del window, but the window of Pinkle is hidden ServerRealDeal.exe - The entire server does everything, just place it in some folder and once you load it, it will load up everytime you start up on that computer *Be Careful* (use msconfig.exe to drop it) ServerRegInDel.exe - The server starts up everytime, but you can close it anytime since it is visible from the Ctrl-Alt-Del window. *Recommended* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Pinkle Rules!" - Ryan Staake, Founder of Melonsoft, Good Friend"

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

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Information added: 22/04/05
Information updated: 22/04/05

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