F-Secure Virus Descriptions : G2
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!
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