ProRat
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ProRat is a Microsoft Windows based backdoor trojan horse, more commonly known to script kiddies as a RAT (Remote Administration Tool). As with other trojan horses it uses a client and server. ProRat opens a port on the computer which allows a script kiddy with the client to perform numerous operations on the server (the machine being controlled). ProRat is available in a free version, and a paid version. In the free version, ProRat cannot connect to users over wireless networks, only over L.A.N (Local Area Network). ProRat is known for its server to be almost impossible to remove without up-to-date antivirus software.
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[edit] Features
ProRat allows script kiddies to perform many malicious actions on the victim's machine. Some of its abilities include:
- Logging keystrokes
- Stealing passwords
- Full control over files
- Drive formatting
- Open/close CD tray
- Hide taskbar, desktop, and start button
- Take screenshots
- View system information
- View webcam
- Download and run files
[edit] Infection Method
ProRat has a server creator with features that allow it to be undetected by antivirus and firewall software, and also allow it to stealthily run in the background. The software only runs completely(including rootkit) in windows XP/2000. Such features include killing security software, removing and disabling system restore points, and displaying a fake error message to mislead the victim.
