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Toolkit

Tools for codingCREW members.  Below you will find links to tools and software that will help you in the field.  Before use make sure you know how to use these tools.

   "If In Doubt - ASK"  

  EDITING TOOLS 

PFE32 - Professional File Editor
Website
Oldest of the great TXT editors

Crimson Editor / Emerald Editor
Emerald Editor Website
Crimson Editor Website
HTML, PHP, TXT editor

WinMerge
Windows merging program and comparison tool

  NETWORK TOOLS 

WireShark
Professional Grade Network Analyzer
You can also locate and isolate a machine on
a network that is rogue emailing Trojans.

Note: Hardware needed to run this program.  You might
need a HUB at the "head in" to capture all
network traffic.  This program is very powerful.

NETScan.exe
Network Scanner
Shows all nodes on network with IP and MAC
For network disruption make sure you check
for additional networks, i.e. two devices on the
network, both try to serve DHCP.  i.e. one on
192.168.0.1 and one on 192.168.1.1

NETStumbler
Windows 7
Wireless network scanning tool

War Driving Tools
If you don't know what this is then you
don't need this software. 

  COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS 

Putty - SSH Client
Putty Website
PUTTY is the defacto standard for SSH client
Windows version avaliable.

PSFTP is an SSH FTP Client this works great.
Use from the Linux command line.

FTP CLIENT SOFTWARE
Filezilla - FTP Client
FTP Client for transfer of files

VNC Software
UltraVNC
Remote computing software

MidpSSH
Mobile SSH Client for BlackBerry Devices
This package is GREAT for SSH from BlackBerry.

ConnectBOT - HOT !!!!!!!!
Mobile SSH Client for Android powered mobile
phones.  On the Samsung Moment this client
runs great - could not be happier.  MUST download
directly to Android phone through the Android Market.

  VIRUS / MALWARE TOOLS 

rKill-1 - Download
rKill-2 -
Download
rKill-3 -
Download
rKill-4 -
Download
This package kills all non-essential running
processes so that you can start to clean
an infected machine.  You can also use
Process Explorer if you can get it to load
on an infected machine.  There are 4 downloads
here because each one has a different file extension.

CCleaner
Cleans temp files and such.
This package is a must when cleaning
an infected MS Windows box. Formerly "Crap Cleaner"

ATF Cleaner
Older cleaning package but still valid.
Recommend CCleaner.

SuperAntiSpyware
The name says it all, this package is a MUST.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes.org Website
This package is another MUST of anyone dealing
with an infected MS Windows box.

MajorGeeks
READ ME FIRST
XP Cleaning Procedures

NOTE: All the programs in this section can be
downloaded directly from MajorGeeks web site.
If you are cleaning a machine for the first time
it is RECOMMENDED that you go to MajorGeeks
web site and start reading at the READ ME FIRST
post in the Support Forum under Malware Removal.

NOTE: There are additional malware tools
available for download but we are not
going to list them here as you MUST read
the instructions for use on the MajorGeeks
web site before you use the tools.  Go to
MajorGeeks and read cleaning procedure
information for your specific OS.

BleepingComputer
This web site has a lot of information on malware
and fixing computers.

HIJACK THIS
Program for diagnosing a windows computer.

Jotti's Virus Scan
This tool will scan a suspect file for you and help determine if the file is good or bad.  This service was recommended by BleepingComputer.com - try this at your own risk.

Virus Total
This tool will scan a suspect file for you and help determine if the file is good or bad.  This service was recommended by BleepingComputer.com - try this at your own risk.

  WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION TOOLS 

Process Explorer - Task Manager Replacement
Interactive Windows Process Tool
This tool is part of a suite of tools from
the Microsoft Sysinternals package.
Process Explorer is one of the single most important
tools available when trouble shooting Windows XP.

Microsoft Sysinternals
Interesting programs that can enhance
your windows experience.

nLite
Slipstream tools and bootable CD

  ARCHIVE TOOLS 

PeaZip
Archive Software

ZipGenius
Archive manager for Windows

  WEB TOOLS 

Xenu's Link Sleuth
Checks web sites for broken links.

Email Obfuscator
Downloadable Program

Online Obfuscator
Obfuscator for use online only.

  LINUX TOOLS 

CentOS
Our Favorite Linux Distro

Ubuntu
Our 2nd favorite Linux Distro

HTOP
Interactive Linux Process Tool
This tool is hands down 100% better than standard TOP

WEBMIN
LAMP server administration package

VIRTUALMIN
Virtual server administration package

phpMyAdmin
Great package for administration of MySQL
databases. Good GUI and functionality.

MySQL
Database package we highly recommend.

  ENCRYPTION TOOLS 

TrueCrypt - encryption software
TrueCrypt Website
READ the instructions before using this packaage.
This encryption package is extremely powerful.

  WEB SOFTWARE 

Wordpress
#1 Blog Software

Crafty Syntax
Live Help Package

OpenGoo
Great Task Manager

phpBB
Good Forum software

eTICKET
Web based ticketing system.

AWStats
Great web statistical software.

  WINDOWS SOFTWARE 

Pixie - color match program
Need to know the exact HEX or RGB
codes for a color on a web page or any
color displayed on your screen this
this little program will give you the info.

Howies Funware - Screen Capture Program
Good, clean, small and WORKS
Check the "active screen" box for perfect
Screen shots each time saved in .jpg format.

Clonezilla
Disk Copy software

XAMPP
Windows LAMP server software
Pure simplicity in deployment.
SourceForge - XAMPP Page

  TROUBLE SHOOTING TOOLS 

UNetbootin
Bootable Flash/USB Drive

RENEGADE ISO
Private download you need a password.
Limited to CodingCREW members ONLY

CentOS on Flashdrive/USB
Untested but information here.

Boot From USB Drive
Informational Web site

Another USB boot article

  UNCLASSIFIED 

SourceForge
One of the Greatest resources for GNU/GPL
software and applications.

dll's not working correctly for Internet Explorer 

Computer Hardware

MASH Bus
The best vendor at the sidewalk sale.

Sidewalk Sale
Monthly flea market for computers in
Downtown Dallas.  Generally looks like a
Dell warehouse explosion.

 


  DISCLAIMER:

All of the programs and/or software listed on this page are posted here for codingCREW use.  The codingCREW makes no warranty expressed or implied for use by the general public.

Use the tools found on this page at your own risk.
 

rKill

rKill attempts to kill all malware related processes so that you can deploy malware tools.