RAT/Evil-X 2.0

Alias: Evil-X 2.0

Description: This RAT program was designed for virtual hooliganism, it can not be classified as dangerous, because the functions of this program are not harmful. The RAT annoys the victim by hiding desktop items, sending stupid messages, turning the mouse off, etc. Several versions (Evil-X 2.0, Evil-X 2.0.1) appeared during the period from March 2003 to February 2005. The author of this pest is a hacker called RSVC.

Threat type:

RAT - Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is a software application which provides an attacker with the capability to control your computer system remotely whenever you are online. The attacker can perform operations such as programs and/or files adding/deleting, files transfers, capturing screenshot, etc. Attacker may use captured computer for different personal needs such as to send malicious attacks.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects RAT/Evil-X 2.0: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

RAT/Evil-X 2.0 Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with RAT/Evil-X 2.0, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\winsync.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
RAT/Espionage 1.0
RAT/Espionage 1.1
RAT/Mini Evangelion
RAT/Evil Goar
Trojan/RAT/Evil-X
RAT/Evil-X 2.0.1
RAT/Examehell
RAT/Exception Manager
Hacker Tool/Factory 1.19 beta
RAT/Fade 1.0 b