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PID: FM 2.02
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TID: FastEcho 1.45a 15000
RF> >         Here's a weird one that I just thought of...
RF> >         Would it be possible to imbed some executable code into the 
ZIP
RF> > comment that is in many .ZIP files that shows up before it's unzip'd
RF> > (not the ones that show up after). I have been able to imbed ANSI as 
well
RF> > as control characters (BELL, TAB, and so on) in mine, but I wonder if I
RF> > changed it to binary, if it would infect/load when the file was 
zip'd.
RF> >         Ideas anyone?
RF>A .zip trojan using embedded ANSI as a comment has been around for
RF>years.  If you're using ANSI.SYS (does ANYONE still use ANSI.SYS ?)
RF>it will format your HD while you're unzipping the archive.
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mayhaps you could enlighten me as to which replacements of which you
speak. i did use a replacement for a time but it gave me a wierd problem
where my screen would have residual highlighted areas. if you can take
the time to reply i would appreciate it. i keep  a fairly current backup
on a second physical drive and some utilities on a disk just for the little
rascals that so like to wreak havoc. also someplace safe to obtain
source code for viruses would be nice so i may examine and perhaps better
protect myself by revising my anti-virus protocols. for obvious
reasons if you choose to reply do so at tagline, or just ansi replacement.
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