Hi everyone. Looking for some advice.

[Matt Froh]

I teach a basic computer class at my local college and am looking for a good malware sample to infect my students PCs with. Last year I went with the FBI Reventon sample and it was great. It was in the news and it was pretty non destructive and could be removed somewhat easily. I'm looking for something similar. Any suggestions?
I know the hot thing right now is the Ransomware Cryptologgers, but these seem a little more destructive that I want. Is there something similar that doesn't actually encrypt the files on the PC, but just pretends to?
Any help or links are greatly appreciated!

 

[Deleted member 21043]

If you are looking for malware samples, you can find many over at the Virus Exchange on this website. You can find it here: http://malwaretips.com/forums/virus-exchange.104/

There are other websites you can use to download malware samples. There is a thread on this website which has a long list of URLs containing download links to malware samples. Some get updated, some don't get updated as frequently.
You can view this thread here: http://malwaretips.com/threads/places-to-find-malware.1812/ (check comments too for more links. They're are a lot. The thread was started in 2011).

Spoiler: Important notice

I recommend installing a Virtual Machine, infecting the VM. You should not infect a student's personal computer. Whether they are capable of removing infections or not, if something goes wrong and they lose important files, then...

Thanks.

 

[Matt Froh]

If you are looking for malware samples, you can find many over at the Virus Exchange on this website. You can find it here: http://malwaretips.com/forums/virus-exchange.104/

There are other websites you can use to download malware samples. There is a thread on this website which has a long list of URLs containing download links to malware samples. Some get updated, some don't get updated as frequently.
You can view this thread here: http://malwaretips.com/threads/places-to-find-malware.1812/ (check comments too for more links. They're are a lot. The thread was started in 2011).

Spoiler: Important notice

I recommend installing a Virtual Machine, infecting the VM. You should not infect a student's personal computer. Whether they are capable of removing infections or not, if something goes wrong and they lose important files, then...

Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. I saw all of the samples, but was just looking for advice on a good one. Like I said I used reveton last year. I'm looking for something similar. We have lab PCs that we use with VMS. They aren't the personal PCs, so no worries there.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Thanks for the reply. I saw all of the samples, but was just looking for advice on a good one. Like I said I used reveton last year. I'm looking for something similar. We have lab PCs that we use with VMS. They aren't the personal PCs, so no worries there.

I am sorry, but how you will teach students how to remove specific malware from the real machines if you don't know the exact malware your looking for in the first place?

 

[Matt Froh]

Research. Find a sample. Research it and how to remove it. Show the method.

I'm just asking to see if any one has a good suggestion for a malware piece to use.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Research. Find a sample. Research it and how to remove it. Show the method.

I'm just asking to see if any one has a good suggestion for a malware piece to use.

You are aware that some samples are extremely dangerous to be run on the real machines, except if the machines are connected in a "closed" systems or absolutely disconnected from the internet. Some variations can attach themselves through the mail servers and systems and it can even spread from someone on a home PC [using a VPN] to access their work network. If you are overlooked something there might not be a second chance to repair it. In my opinion there are Antivirus and Security companies that are trained to research malwares but as said above, do it on your own responsibility.
Every guest or member on MalwareTips has access to the malware packs posted in the Malware Hub section. You can find there whatever you want. Once again, be cautious.

 

[Matt Froh]

You are aware that some samples are extremely dangerous to be run on the real machines, except if the machines are connected in a "closed" systems or absolutely disconnected from the internet. Some variations can attach themselves through the mail servers and systems and it can even spread from someone on a home PC [using a VPN] to access their work network. If you are overlooked something there might not be a second chance to repair it. In my opinion there are Antivirus and Security companies that are trained to research malwares but as said above, do it on your own responsibility.
Every guest or member on MalwareTips has access to the malware packs posted in the Malware Hub section. You can find there whatever you want. Once again, be cautious.

OK guy. I'm not an idiot. These are seperated VM machines on their own network completely separated from anything else. If you don't want to help then don't respond.

I know there are thousands of samples and malware packs. I'm doing some research here by asking my peers if they have a suggestion on a good one similar to Reveton that isn't so destructive.

Anybody else want to give me a suggestion?

 

[BoraMurdar]

OK guy. I'm not an idiot. These are seperated VM machines on their own network completely separated from anything else. If you don't want to help then don't respond.

I am sorry but I cannot tolerate this. Better find help somewhere else

 

[Cch123]

I teach a basic computer class at my local college and am looking for a good malware sample to infect my students PCs with. Last year I went with the FBI Reventon sample and it was great. It was in the news and it was pretty non destructive and could be removed somewhat easily. I'm looking for something similar. Any suggestions?
I know the hot thing right now is the Ransomware Cryptologgers, but these seem a little more destructive that I want. Is there something similar that doesn't actually encrypt the files on the PC, but just pretends to?
Any help or links are greatly appreciated!

I cannot believe that you are a teacher at your local college. It is your own lesson; you planned it, you designed it. You should have some specific goal in mind. How proficient are your students? How knowledgeable are they? You know, asking us to help you decide isn't the best way to go, especially since you did not give us much info. If your students have really basic understanding of the operating system and we recommend you some government rootkits, do you really think it is suitable for your students?

Anyway, please treat everyone with respect. BoraMurdar was simply concerned, and that was no way to treat a staff member.

 

[VirusAttak]

OK guy. I'm not an idiot. These are seperated VM machines on their own network completely separated from anything else. If you don't want to help then don't respond.

I know there are thousands of samples and malware packs. I'm doing some research here by asking my peers if they have a suggestion on a good one similar to Reveton that isn't so destructive.

Anybody else want to give me a suggestion?

Cool Down you should ask it politely rather than showing so called attitude. here is your answer just PM @Malware1

 

[BoraMurdar]

Since he cannot PM anyone on MT now the topic will be closed. Have a nice day/night guys