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A Malware Retrospective: IceCold and the Era of MSN Hack Tools

Jean-Pierre LESUEUR (Microsoft MVP)
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8 min readJan 20, 2025

Foreword

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In previous articles from the Malware Retrospective series, we delved into the fascinating world of iconic remote access trojans (RATs), exploring the story behind these infamous programs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Through exclusive testimonies from their respective creators — some of whom accepted to emerge from obscurity decades after their most notable projects.

The Malware Retrospective series aims not only to refresh memories for those who lived through that unique era but also to offer a window into a world that today’s younger generations of cyber enthusiasts never had the chance to experience.

This series usually focuses on one specific iconic remote access trojan (RAT) and its author. This time, while waiting for the next article currently in preparation, this first special issue will instead cover an iconic hack-tool widely used and appreciated during its active period.

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