Overview |
Summary: |
Small uploader trojan that works on Windows 95/98/2K/NT. |
Alias: |
Crusher [Computer Associates], Crusher.2048.C [Computer Associates], Crusher.a [Kaspersky], Crusher.dr [McAfee], Sex_666.drp [Panda] |
Category: |
Downloader: A program designed to retrieve and install additional files, when run. Most will be configured to retrieve from a designated web or FTP site.
Dropper: In viruses and trojans, the dropper is the part of the program that installs the hostile code onto the system. |
Similar Pests: |
Downloader · Dropper |
Origins |
Date of Origin: |
December, 1995 |
Operation |
Platform: |
Windows 95/98/2K/NT |
Storage Required: |
Crusher.2048.A: at least 5 KB |
Detection and Removal |
Automatic Removal: |
 PestPatrol detects this.
PestPatrol removes this.
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Manual Removal: |
Follow these steps to remove Crusher.2048.A from your machine. Begin by backing up your registry and your system, and/or setting a Restore Point, to prevent trouble if you make a mistake. |
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Stop Running Processes:
Kill these running processes with Task Manager:
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Remove Files:
Remove these files (if present) with Windows Explorer:
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Research |
File Analyses: |
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More Info: |
AllTheWeb, AltaVista, AOL Search, Ask Jeeves, Google, HotBot, Lycos, LookSmart, MSN, Yahoo! |
Research By: |
PestPatrol's Pest Research Center |
Last Revised: |
February 21, 2005 |