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Neko

Classification

Category:

Malware

Type:

Virus

Aliases:

  • Neko

Summary

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

Removal

Technical Details

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.

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