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Notes on FLUSHOT2:
The original FLU_SHOT merely returned a "fail" condition to the calling
program when it detected a "harmful" operation on COMMAND.COM. In
some cases, such as an overt attempt from the command prompt to erase
COMMAND.COM, the calling program would misinterpret this and would end
up acting as if a 'DEL *.*' had been entered. This caused people to
believe that FLU_SHOT itself was a trojan!
Well, it isn't, but since it also must now protect against the, er,
rather inventive ways which people attempt to destructively test things,
I've modifed it a bit, and it does some additional protections now,
including protecting against destructive operations to the two hidden
system files, attempts by user programs to write directly disk and a few
other interesting items. The new version is called FLUSHOT2.COM
Additionally, FLUSHOT2 will now force an exit to the program attempting
the "illegal" write, instead of just a "fail" return. This should protect
even those strange people who are surprised that COMMAND.COM follows their
directions when they answer affirmatively to the "Are You Sure?" question!
Finally, since some people are loath to execute a self-de-arc'er, this and
newer releases of FLU_SHOT will henceforth be distributed in a more "normal"
form of '.ARC' so you can examine each member of the archive in full
confidence. Astounding what lengths we must go through because of these
children, isn't it? When in doubt on the authenticity of a FLU_SHOT release,
feel free to check it out and or download it on the BBS listed below.
Anyway, I'm still looking for suggestions regarding future enhancements to
the product, and still seeking copies of the virus itself. I'd like a copy
of it to hang on my mantlepiece, next to where I intend to hang the trophy
of the ears and genitalia of the shame-to-all-hackers who created the virus
itself.
Any questions? Feel free to contact me on my board (RamNet site:ramnet)
at (212)-889-6438. I can also be reached on BIX as 'greenber'.
Sincerely,
Ross M. Greenberg