MSN Spider

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 was written by a hacker called Tha0s. Several variants appeared from July 2002 to May 2003. This virus is designed especially to disturb the work of MSN users. The origination place of this pest is Netherlands.