RAT/Minicom (CS-Jami)

Alias: Visual C++, Minicom (CS-Jami)

Description: This pest was written by a hacker called CS-Jami. The programming language is Visual C++. Several variants (Minicom 3.5, Minicom 3.6.4.1, Minicom 3.6.5, Minicom 3.6.8.1, Minicom 3.8.1) appeared from May 2000 to November 2003. The RAT affects such systems as Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP. It was designed for illegal controlling of other people's computers. The hacker infects the victim's machine via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing with a "server" program. He can later access the infected machine via a "client". The functions of a RAT may vary, depending on the needs of the hacker. Some may just do nasty things, while the user is working. Other can steal vital information and delete files.

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/Minicom (CS-Jami): 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/Minicom (CS-Jami) 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/Minicom (CS-Jami), you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\minicom

Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
RAT/MiniCli
RAT/Minicom 3.5
RAT/Minicom 3.6.4.1
RAT/Minicom 3.6.5
RAT/Minicom 3.6.8.1
RAT/MiniuII 1.1
RAT/M-LD
RAT/Momaker
RAT/Mona
RAT/Mona 1.0