Interview with Zaxon
by Cicatrix
[October 1998]
How did you start out in computers?
Well, I started on computers when I was 10, 6 years ago. My first PC was 486 DX 33 with four megabytes of RAM.
How and when did you start out in the virus scene?
I started in the scene one year ago. My first contact with viruses was when I download a copy of PS-MPC and IVP. Then I started coding runtimes.
Have you written viruses? If so which would you like to take credit for?
Yes, I have written almost seven viruses for DOS.
How do you name your viruses?
I name my viruses with names of songs, books ...
Which programming languages do you know?
I can code in PAS,ASM,BASIC and some C
What programming language do you like using the most?
ASM
Are you a member of a VX group?
Yes, DDT
Which AV software do you like/respect the most? Which the least?
I like TBAV, really. The other products aren't so good.
What are your goals (VX wise)?
I'm now starting with Win32 coding.
What is your view on the continuous 'war' between VX and AV.
I think that is very possitive, because the 'war' between we and them can increase, releasing better products/viruses, then knowledge of all.
Where did you get you handle? What does it mean?
I get my nick from the C64 game ZAXON, because I played with it the C64 of my father when I was 5
What is your view on Virus Creation software (eg. VCL, PS-MPC etc.)?
Well, it's possitive that exist this kind of soft. It can give some people then chance to start in the scene. (I started with PS-MPC)
What is your view on macro viruses vs. assembly or HLL viruses?
Macro viruses are funny, but are limited by the language of MS/WORD, version, and a PC can run without WORD, but cannot without OS
Have you ever confirmed one of your viruses 'in-the-wild'?
No.
Which VX E-zine do you like to most? Which the least?
I usually read VLAD, iKx and 29A ezines, but i like all e-zines. All have something interesting.
Which individual or what group do you like/respect in the VX world?
I respect all groups, well, 29A and iKx have very good viruses for Win32 but I try to read the more info possible of any group.
In the AV world?
ThunderByte company.
Which individual or what group do you like/respect outside the VX or the AV world?
CPNE (National Spanish Company of Phreak)
What is your view on destructive payloads in viruses?
I don't like to put destructive code in viruses that are going to be in the wild, but if you need it to fuck someone, why not?.
Do you think there is such a thing as a 'good' virus?
No, the payload of a virus is not relationated with the quality of the virus.
What do you do in 'real' life?
I "Study" :)
Do people outside the VX scene know what you do (parents, girlfriend etc.)?
Yes, my father knows, and think that I'm crazy. I don't know why
Do you do other computer stuff outside VX (Hacking, phreaking, warez etc.)?
I have read some phreak and hack, but now I'm in VX scene.
Should viruses be illegal? Is there a difference between creation and spreading?
There is a great difference between creation and spreading. Creation means that you know how to code a virus. If you release your virus to the wild, this is the illegal action.
Describe the perfect virus.
I can't think that the perfect virus can be done.
What is your view on Windows (95/98)
I don't like this OS. I think Linux is better.
What is your advice for people just starting out?
Don't hesitate and go code, if it seems to be difficult, don't worry and continue, and don't hesitate to ask something in IRC.
Short responses to the following names or words:
- Dark Avenger great
- Dark Angel Great some time ago
- Sarah Gordon
- Fridrik Skulason In this world is necessary people as he..
- Alan Solomon
- WordBasic/VBA I like it
- VDAT Great program
- VSUM It can be usefull
- Assembler I love it
- Phalcon Skism Great group
- Polymorphic Necessary
- Stealth Always necessary
- I hate...... School
- I love...... Read books
- Internet It's good
- IRC It's very usefull
- Sex Good, isn't it?
- World War 3 It's very possible
How did DDT start?
DDT started about 9 months ago, whe Billy Belcebú and I decided to create and VX and any kind of soft group.
How is DDT organized?
Billy Belcebú is the organiser of the group, he has done the Web, the main menu of NOP...
Where can you be reached if at all?
Any info on the zine and virus creator you are about to release?
I hope that this month I can end the NOP engine for DOS, about the zine, I hope that in the second issue can be Win32 infectors.
Any greets?
Yes, first to you for this interview and your Web, FRONTIS, Billy Belcebú Super/29A, and all in #virus that helped me.
Any other comments (take all the space you need)?
No more comments, thanx all and if you want to find me:
zaxon_ddt@hotmail.com or #virus channel