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{{Virus}}
{{Infobox
{{Infobox
|title =  
|title =  
|image = smilingclownimage.png
|image = smilingclownimage.png
|imagecaption = The clown image, the uncensored image can be found at the [[Abantes#Link|link]] section.
|imagecaption = The clown image, the uncensored image can be found in the [[Abantes#Link|link]] section.
|maker = Unknown
|maker = ElektroKill and Chris
|type = Application
|type = Application
|date = May 2018
|date = May 2018
}}
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'''ABANTES''' is a [[Wikipedia:Ransomware|ransomware]] that runs on [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. ABANTES has not received wide distribution, even though ABANTES poses a significant threat to computer users, the program does contain a [[screamer]].
'''ABANTES''' is a [[Wikipedia:Ransomware|ransomware]] that runs on [[Wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]]. ABANTES has not received wide distribution, even though ABANTES poses a significant threat to computer users, the program does contain a [[screamer]]. It was made by ElektroKill and Chris.


=='''Payload'''==
''ABANTES'' is a malicious program that attacks computers running Windows OS, with the ability to infect even the latest versions. Its attack includes a screen locker, a visual component, and a background encryption algorithm. Once installed, ABANTES replaces the desktop wallpaper image with the Clown Doll from Poltergeist, and icons on the computer are changed to a red square with the message "abantes was here" in black lettering. The program window called 'rules' is also opened, with instructions not to kill any processes, edit MSCONFIG entries, or scan the PC with an antivirus. Breaking these rules would render the PC unusable. In the background, ABANTES uses a strong encryption algorithm to encrypt the victim's files, including media files, databases, and documents, effectively holding them hostage.
ABANTES' attack consists of two components: a screen locker, a visual component, and a background attack. ABANTES is most commonly found on computers running the Windows operating system. the program is designed to carry out its attack on Windows 7, but it is also capable of infecting more recent versions of Windows.  


The attack of ABANTES will open a program window called 'rules' and change the mouse pointer icon. it will replace the desktop wallpaper image with Clown Doll from ''[[wikipedia:Poltergeist (2015 film)|Poltergeist]]'', a reboot of 1982 film with the [[wikipedia:Poltergeist (1982 film)|same name]], and icons on the infected computer will be replaced with a red square with the words 'abantes was here' in black lettering. The message is displayed in the 'rules' program window associated with ABANTES: 
== Link ==
<pre>
*'''Removal (also contained the scary image)''': pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-96959en.html
Rules:
*'''Showcase video:''' youtube.com/watch?v=zCSABiQRaCw
1. Don't Try To Kill Any Processes
2. Don't Try To Edit Entries In MSCONFIG
4. Don't Scan Your PC With A Antivirus
Because It May Delete Virus Files and Your PC Will Die
If You Break The Rules
Your PC Will Become Unusable
</pre>


ABANTES will use a strong encryption algorithm in the background to encrypt the victim's files in order to hold them hostage. While the user is attempting to close the ABANTES program window, the program will launch an attack on the user-generated files, encrypting numerous media files, databases, and other documents. 
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==Link==
*'''Removal (also contained the scary image)''': pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-96959en.html
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[[Category:Malware]]
[[Category:2018]]
[[Category:2018]]
[[Category:Malicious scripts]]
[[Category:Malicious scripts]]

Latest revision as of 08:28, 6 May 2024

ABANTES is a ransomware that runs on Microsoft Windows. ABANTES has not received wide distribution, even though ABANTES poses a significant threat to computer users, the program does contain a screamer. It was made by ElektroKill and Chris.

ABANTES is a malicious program that attacks computers running Windows OS, with the ability to infect even the latest versions. Its attack includes a screen locker, a visual component, and a background encryption algorithm. Once installed, ABANTES replaces the desktop wallpaper image with the Clown Doll from Poltergeist, and icons on the computer are changed to a red square with the message "abantes was here" in black lettering. The program window called 'rules' is also opened, with instructions not to kill any processes, edit MSCONFIG entries, or scan the PC with an antivirus. Breaking these rules would render the PC unusable. In the background, ABANTES uses a strong encryption algorithm to encrypt the victim's files, including media files, databases, and documents, effectively holding them hostage.

Link

  • Removal (also contained the scary image): pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-96959en.html
  • Showcase video: youtube.com/watch?v=zCSABiQRaCw

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