F-Secure Virus Descriptions : G2

NAME:	G2
ORIGIN:	USA

G2 is a virus code generator written by 'Dark Angel', a member of the Phalcon/Skism group. The name G2 seems to refer to 'Generation 2'. Apparently the author wasn't totally happy with the original PS-MPC generator because he wrote 'Phalcon/Skism G2'. G2 was released at the turn of 1993.

G2 is similar to PS-MPC, with a few major differences. All viruses generated by G2 are different from each other even if the settings file values are identical. G2 also includes a small external file called G2.DAT. This file is the brain of the generator, and Dark Angel has announced that there will be updates to it. By updating this file, the generators functionality can be changed.

The G2 manual describes the program as follows:

  FEATURES

  The target audience of G2 includes both novice and advanced
  programmers alike who wish to learn more about virus
  programming. A  revolutionary tool in virus generation, G2 is
  both easy to use and  unparalleled in performance. As a code
  generator, it has a number of  features including:

  o       Easy updates via data files.
  o       Accepts MPC-compliant configuration files.
  o       Different viruses may be generated from identical
          configuration files.
  o       Small executable size, allowing for speed during load
          and execution.
  o       Still no IDE - edit the configuration file in your favorite
          editor and  rapidly generate new code; no need for lengthy wait
          while IDE loads,  allowing you to work faster and have results
          quicker. A definite productivity bonus!
  o       Rapid generation of code, once again allowing for fast
          results.
  o       Low memory requirements.

  As a virus creation tool, it has the following features:

  o       Generates compact, easily modified, fully commented,
          source code.
  o       COM/EXE infectors.
  o       Resident and nonresident viruses.
  o       Supports multiple, semi-polymorphic encryption routines
          (full  polymorphism coming soon).
  o       Easily upgraded when improvements are needed.

  Clearly, G2 is the most advanced virus code generator
  available today!