F-Secure Virus Descriptions : Neko

NAME:	Neko
SIZE:	1964
TYPE:	Resident EXE-files

This is a polymorphic virus which infects EXE files. Occasionally it overwrites programs with a trojan which displays this text when run:

       Hi! My name is Neko.
       It is a Japan name.
       When you see me , please do not worry.
       New i am a very kind and cute virus.
       I only kill your this file.
       But next time i will kill you all.
       I will be com back and become fierce.
       Neko
       version 1.0

VARIANT: Neko.2690

This bigger version displays this text:

       Dear Mrs.Grandy:
       Aloha!
       It is me,Neko again! This is the lastest version 2.0
       Undoubtedly,I am not what I was.
       Let me tell you something about my improvement.
       I work with the Antilogic Engine I.
       It is a new invention.So,
       Showtime!

       Neko    version 2.0
       Made by Metal Satan

Neko was reported to be in the wild in Isreal in March 1996.