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Event Horizon

Posted: March 28, 2006

A Remote Administration Tool is a special kind of hacker malware, used for remote access and control of other people's PCs. 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, remove files and even crash your computer. This pest uses "backdoor" abilities to gain the intruder a completely invisible access to your PC. The author of this RAT is Merlin II. It originated in September 200

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 explorer.exe
    2 horizon.exe
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