Malware
malware:sub7
Also: Sub7 RAT, Sub7 Trojan, Sub7 malware, Sub7 virus
Trojan used by Cam to access a classmate’s computer and take schoolwork.
A malware program described as a remote-access Trojan capable of controlling computers, stealing files and credentials, and activating webcams.
“Mobman called his virus Sub7.”
“Even though Sub7 was created to steal Ultima Online log ins”
“Mobman stands firm on his claim that he wrote Sub7 but Ill Will says it wasn’t him.”
Trojan used by Cam to access a classmate’s computer and take schoolwork.
“He used Sub7 which is a Trojan to attack the guy’s computer in front of him.”
Remote-access Trojan and malware developed in the late 1990s, with features for controlling another computer and later abused for malicious activity.
“He claimed to have made the Sub7 malware back in the nineties.”
“It’s a remote access tool, and it was a Trojan horse virus.”
“the actual creator of Sub7”
| Direction | Predicate | Other entity | Origin | EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| outgoing | DEVELOPED_BY | Mobman | Uncertain | 20 |
| outgoing | DEVELOPED_BY | Mobman | Explicit | 150 |
| outgoing | USES | ICQ | Explicit | 20 |
| outgoing | AFFECTS | Ultima Online | Explicit | 20 |
| outgoing | USES | malware binding to an executable | Explicit | 20 |
| outgoing | ASSOCIATED_WITH | remote-access tool | Explicit | 20 |
| outgoing | ASSOCIATED_WITH | DEF CON | Explicit | 20 |
| outgoing | DEVELOPED_BY | Greg | Uncertain | 150 |
| outgoing | RELATED_TO | NetBus | Explicit | 150 |
| outgoing | ASSOCIATED_WITH | Remote access Trojan | Explicit | 150 |
| incoming | USES | Mobman | Explicit | 20 |
| incoming | MENTIONS | article by Ill Will | Explicit | 20 |
| incoming | MENTIONS | Rolling Stone | Attributed | 20 |
| incoming | USES | Cameron Harrison | Explicit | 85 |
Mobman claims he created Sub7, and Jack presents him as its maker, but the episode later reports competing claims that another person created it.
Uncertain Confidence 72% · Jack Rhysider EP 20 Details
“Mobman called his virus Sub7”
“Mobman stands firm on his claim that he wrote Sub7 but Ill Will says it wasn’t him”
Mobman used Sub7 to steal Ultima Online credentials and in-game property.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Jack Rhysider EP 20 Details
“Mobman only used Sub7 to steal Ultima Online logins for himself”
Sub7 sent infected users' IP addresses and online status to Mobman through ICQ.
Explicit Confidence 98% · Mobman EP 20 Details
“When they get infected with it, it’ll send you an ICQ message and it’ll tell you their IP address and that they’re online”
Sub7 AFFECTS Ultima Online
Sub7 was used to obtain and abuse Ultima Online account credentials.
Explicit Confidence 97% · Jack Rhysider EP 20 Details
“created to steal Ultima Online log ins”
Sub7 USES malware binding to an executable
Sub7 could be melded with a normal executable so that the executable still appeared to work while infecting the user.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Mobman EP 20 Details
“you click Meld and it’ll meld the malware with the executable”
Sub7 ASSOCIATED_WITH remote-access tool
Mobman describes Sub7 as a remote-access tool and Trojan horse virus.
Explicit Confidence 98% · Mobman EP 20 Details
“It’s a remote-access tool. It was a Trojan horse virus”
article by Ill Will MENTIONS Sub7
The article discusses who created Sub7 and disputes Mobman's claim of authorship.
Explicit Confidence 98% · Jack Rhysider EP 20 Details
“this article is saying otherwise”
“Ill Will swears that this isn’t the guy who wrote it”
Rolling Stone MENTIONS Sub7
Jack says Rolling Stone featured Mobman and stated that he created Sub7.
Attributed Confidence 90% · Jack Rhysider EP 20 Details
“Mobman was also featured in Rolling Stone magazine which says he did create it”
Mobman attended DEF CON and says people there recognized him for Sub7; this is an association rather than proof of authorship.
Explicit Confidence 88% · Mobman EP 20 Details
“I’ll go to Defcon or whatnot and people come up to me; they’re like oh man, you’re Sub7”
Cameron Harrison USES Sub7
As a high-school student, Cam used Sub7 to access a classmate’s computer and take his work.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Jack Rhysider EP 85 Details
“He used Sub7 which is a Trojan to attack the guy’s computer”
Jack presents the Romanian Mobman as the actual creator of Sub7, and Mobman independently claims he created all released versions.
Explicit Confidence 97% · Jack Rhysider EP 150 Details
“This is the real Mobman, the actual creator of Sub7”
“Only one person made all the versions, dude.”
Greg claims that he created Sub7, but the episode presents this as disputed and ultimately unsupported by the competing Mobman.
Uncertain Confidence 25% · Greg EP 150 Details
“I made the Sub7.”
“Greg messaged me after that call and wanted another call with me.”
Mobman says NetBus preceded Sub7 and inspired him to create something similar.
Explicit Confidence 98% · Mobman EP 150 Details
“it all stemmed from NetBus, right? That was — it preceded Sub7.”
“that’s kind of what inspired me to create something similar.”
Sub7 ASSOCIATED_WITH Remote access Trojan
Sub7 is described as a remote-access tool and Trojan horse virus.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Greg EP 150 Details
“I made the Sub7. It’s a remote access tool, and it was a Trojan horse virus.”