0.0 Appreciation ================= I would like to thank all of you who have contacted us saying that you have enjoyed the article in the July 1993 isse of AMIGAWORLD magazine! Now we would like to ask a favor from you...if you appreciate our work, please let AMIGAWORLD and the other Amiga magazines know how we are doing. Word-of- mouth is perhaps the best way to get the message around! Thanks again! *** Welcome to the USA file created by *** *** Jim Maciorowski and Michael Arends *** REV: Aug 22, '93 ---> TABLE OF CONTENTS <--- 0.0 Appreciation! 1.0 Programs Added / Deleted From Current SHI Disks 1.1 IMPORTANT NEWS 1.2 For Subscribers 1.3 One More Thing... 2.0 Who Are We? 3.0 Distribution of the SHI Disks 4.0 Where Your Money Goes From Purchasing This Disk 5.0 Why Subscribe To THE NEW SUPERKILLERS? 6.0 Disks Currently Available From SAFE HEX INTERNATIONAL 6.1 Coming Soon 7.0 Where To Send New Viruses 7.1 SHI/USA Support Boards 7.2 SHI/USA Regional Virus Center Addresses 7.3 PC Viruses Wanted Too! 8.0 Ordering Instructions 9.0 SAFE HEX USA Disk Order Form 10.0 Special Thanks 11.0 For Users Groups... 12.0 Often-Asked Questions and Answers 13.0 BOGUS RELEASES 14.0 Closing Comments 1.0 Programs Added / Deleted From Current SHI Disks ==================================================== More_Stuff/ VT.Knows,VTCDrom,VTandBB,and VTsearch.....ALSO.. the AMIGA GUIDE FILE for Virus Interceptor & Virus Checker, Sorry, BUT the Full docs are still ON THE DISK...just not the Guide file.. If you NEED any of the above program(s), please contact us.It will cost you $1.25 (disk, mailer, postage) to get the program(s). Or,if you subscribe to SUPERKILLERS, you can get the archives on a disk FREE (and that disk is updated when new versions of virus killers are released!) 1.1 IMPORTANT NEWS ------------------- SHI Virus Warning 28-Jun-93 For all AMIGA Computers (Originally written by Erik Loevendahl Soerensen of SHI) Please take care for the new blasted "F***" virus trojan, which has been spread worldwide by the SkyNET. Please spread this text file to your favorite BBSs. In this way you will help a lot of people. Thank you very much! Here are some facts about this new nasty virus: 0) This virus rhymes with "truck" and the name has been edited for this text file spreading. 1) This virus was originally spread in a file named "MCheck.lha" (15553 bytes) which pretends to be a modem checker program. 2) Unpacked (but still CrunchMania packed) this trojan is called ModemChecker, 15516 bytes. Completely unpacked it is 22252 bytes. 3) This ModemChecker trojan pretends to check your modem connection but is FALSE! Even if you don't have a modem you will get an "OK" message. 4) The ModemChecker trojan installs a new "loadwb" command (the virus itself is 3604 bytes) in your hard drive. No problem yet, but the next time yo boot your harddisk you will get serious problems. 5) The program SNOOPDOS is prevented from running, and because of this you will not be able to "see" how this virus affects your computer. 6) This trojan "loadwb" will start horrible damage if you don't use your keyboard for 10 minutes. After that time your harddisk will be low-level formatted, filling casually all the tracks with "F***F***F***" and so on. 7) To prevent damage of this new evil trojan, I recommend you to use the excellent SNAPSHOT 2.0 program from Safe Hex International. This program and ONLY this program will automatically warn you if any new file is replaced in your critical directories of your hard drive. The easy way is to use this program now and detect all future infections. You can do a lot of help by sending new viruses to Safe Hex International for updating this killer program and a lot of other antiviral programs. For example, did you know that SHI has made the bootblock virus testing feature in copy programs like D-Copy 3.1 and X-Copy Professional (April '93)? 1.2 For Subscribers -------------------- Jim Maciorowski (SHI Florida) will be getting married in March 1993! All current SHI/FLA subscriptions that will be processed for that month will either be delayed one week or be handled by Michael Arends (SHI Washington). 1.3 One More Thing... ---------------------- Jim Maciorowski (SHI Florida) turned 22 on August 1! His birthday wish is to have you tell a friend about SHI, and hopefully have him/her become more interested in virus protection. 2.0 Who Are We? ================ Jim Maciorowski is a 21 year-old data entry operator, disgusted with the damage and fear viruses are causing. With the help of Erik Loevendahl Soerensen, he has started the first USA Regional Virus Center. His programming experience "stems" from Apple computers, with some experience in PC applications and some with Amigas. He recently became engaged to his girlfriend, Becky, and spends much of his free time with his family. Jim's Amiga system is composed of an Amiga 1200 with a 121 megabyte internal hard drive, a 1084 monitor, a 24-pin printer, and a 9600 HST modem. Michael Arends is 34 years old and is working at Boeing in Everett, Washington. He lives with his wife Marthe and their car, two dogs, two birds, and two tropical fish. Michael's Amiga system is composed of an Amiga 2000 with two hard drives (465 megabytes total) and CSA Derringer (50 mhz 68030). NEITHER ONE OF US SPEAKS DANISH, so if you have any questions regarding this language, please contact the SHI Headquarters in Denmark. :-) 3.0 Distribution of the SHI Disks ================================== Attention Users Groups: Please send a small donation to SHI if you receive any large profits from the sale of these disks. Recommended donation is 50 cents per disk, and can be made out and sent to the Regional Virus Center for faster processing. 4.0 Where Your Money Goes From Purchasing SHI Disks ==================================================== 50% - The anti-virus programmers (John Veldthuis, Georg Hoermann, Heiner Schneegold, Johan Eliasson, and all the others!) 30% - Our Cost (Mailers, Disks, Postage--hey, it adds up!) 20% - Safe Hex International (to help THEIR costs--again, it adds up!) ======= 100% - Total Breakdown Our Profits from sales of this disk: $0.00 We honestly feel that this cause is worth fighting for, therefore we do this work without money in mind. We try the best we can to make the subscription prices to help with the failing US economy, and at the same time not cheating anyone out of any money. Most of the time we end up paying more from our own pockets than the actual money we receive from people who purchase the SHI disks. 5.0 Why Subscribe To THE NEW SUPERKILLERS? =========================================== You may ask yourself, "Why should I subscribe to a disk full of virus-killing programs when I can download the 'latest' versions of single killers directly from an international network or BBS?" By subscribing you would... 1) ...Avoid getting "trojan horses" (viruses in the form of "new releases") Case in point: BootX 5.02 was a bogus release! 2) ...Support ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMMERS who spend literally THOUSANDS of hours trying to save your computer from viruses ...and who ask for little or nothing in return!! When you download from a BBS, you support no one, except maybe the SysOps or the phone company. 3) ...Receive LEGITIMATE updates from a known and RELIABLE source, DIRECT from the Safe Hex Headquarters in Denmark to the Regional Virus Centers in the United States! 4) ...Get PHONE SUPPORT for your virus problems! 5) ...Get FREE bonus disks periodically! 6) ...SAVE MONEY as opposed to buying individual updates! 6.0 Disks Currently Available from SAFE HEX INTERNATIONAL ========================================================== THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v1 -- SHI's original viruskiller disk,Includes VIRUSZ, VT, VIRUS CHECKER, SNAPSHOT, and Much more! --> Full documentation included on the disk! <-- THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v2 -- SHI's second viruskiller disk, Featuring the programs BOOTX and VIRUS INTERCEPTOR & More. KickStart 2.0 or higher. --> Full documentation included on the disk! <-- SHI UTILITY DISK #1 -- A must for every disk collection! Features D-COPY, a public domain disk-copying program that checks for viruses on bootblocks BEFORE copying! Also includes IMPLODER, POWERPACKER, DIRWORK, and more! --> Full documentation included on the disk! <-- SHI BUDDY SYSTEM 2.1 -- Contains the BOOTX BUDDY SYSTEM, an excellent way for novices and experts to learn more about the BOOTX antiviral program! [NOTE: This disk requires one megabyte (1mb) of RAM.] SHI PC DISKS -- Choose between McAFEE'S ANTIVIRUS and F-PROT ANTIVIRUS... if you own a PC computer, you DEFINITELY need these disks! Contact SHI Washington for further information. 6.1 Coming Soon ---------------- * THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v3...an updated version of TNS II! (This is completed, and with SHI's approval will be offered soon!) * A complete listing of ALL the Amiga viruses and what they do! 7.0 Where To Send New Viruses ============================== If you come across a NEW virus, and you don't wish to send it overseas to the virus killer authors (we know how postage costs can eat your wallet alive), please send it to the SHI/USA Regional Virus Centers. We will forward the virus to the appropriate powers that be. WE DON'T CARE what disk it is on; what counts is the new virus for updating our killers. You can send it ANONYMOUSLY if you wish, but PLEASE mark "VIRUS" on the disk so we can understand what it is (and protect our computers!) See our addresses in section 7.2 below. 7.1 SHI/USA Support Boards -------------------------- Ground Zero BBS (Florida): Pioneers BBS (Washington): Line1: (813) 849-4034... .32/.32bis/.42 (206) 775-7983... 14400/.32 Line2: (813) 934-9765... .32/.32bis/.42 Line3: (813) 845-4577... HST 19200 (NOTE: line rotation is in effect for the above numbers, and goes in the order listed. If you have an HST modem, dial the third number) 7.2 SHI/USA Regional Virus Center Addresses -------------------------------------------- Shame on you! You should know these by now! But, in case you don't... ************************************ ************************************ * Michael Arends / SHI West * * Jim Maciorowski / SHI East * * P.O. Box 1531 * * P.O. Box 724 * * Lynnwood, Washington 98046-1531 * * Port Richey, Florida 34673-0724 * * United States * * United States * ************************************ ************************************ 7.3 PC Viruses Wanted Too! --------------------------- This may sound crazy, but send us any PC viruses you may come across! Now, you may ask yourself, "Self, I have an Amiga...how can I be infected with a PC virus?" The answer is...YOU CAN'T!! But for those of you who have a second computer, or a PC emulator for your Amiga, our call goes out to you! SHI has released the PC versions of virus killers, and we need PC viruses to update them! Even if you know a BBS that carries viruses...we'll work on prosecuting them! 8.0 Ordering Instructions ========================== 1) Individual SHI Disks are $5.00 for the first one ordered, and $4.00 for each one ordered after the first one. For example, 2 disks would be $9.00, 5 disks would be $21.00, etc. 2) Releases of disks under Subscription services are based upon the original Denmark releases. SHI Main releases a new version of SUPERKILLERS v1 on or around the first of each month, which arrive in the United States abot 7-10 days later. USA Updates are released approximately 48 hours upon receipt, shipped via US First Class Mail. 3) Please enclose payment with the order form. DO NOT MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS OUT TO "SAFE HEX INTERNATIONAL". 9.0 SAFE HEX USA Disk Order Form ================================= >>> SAFE HEX USA Disk Order Form <<< Prices Effecive Through December 31, 1993 Rev: 07.SHI.24 ============================================================================ PLEASE NOTE: If you are making a direct contribution to an anti-virus programmer, check either SUPERKILLERS v1 or v2 below and enclose a money order made out DIRECTLY TO THE PROGRAMMER in the amount of $10.00. ============================================================================ ____YES! I wish to purchase the following SHI INDIVIDUAL DISKS! I have read the disk descriptions in That section, Please send me: ___ THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v1 ___ THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v2 ___ SHI Utility Disk(s) ___ SHI Buddy System (1mb RAM) ___ SHI Resident Mag ___ SHI / McAfee AntiVirus for PC (SHI WASHINGTON ONLY) ___ SHI / F-Prot AntiVirus for PC (SHI WASHINGTON ONLY) Cost: 1st Disk----------ONLY $5.00!.......1 Disk x $5.00 = $________ 2nd Disk and up: $4.00 each: ____ Disk(s) x $4.00 = $________ ============================================================================ ____YES!! I would like a SUBSCRIPTION to THE NEW SUPERKILLERS v1!! (Circle the appropriate offer you wish to have) 6-Disk Subscription.(updates come approx. every 4-6 weeks)... $25.00 BONUS: SHI Utilities disk 12-Disk Subscription(Updates come approx. every 4-6 weeks)... $50.00 BONUS: Free copy of the SHI Utilities disk & SHI Buddy system ============================================================================ Total Enclosed: $________ Your Name : _________________________________ Address : _________________________________ City : _________________________________ State / Country: ______________________ ZIP+4: ______________ ============================================================================ Unless noted, please enclose payment made out to the coordinator of the Regional Virus Center nearest to you. SEND CASH AT YOUR OWN RISK! ************************************ * Michael Arends * * SHI RVC/ West * * P.O. Box 1531 * * Lynnwood, Washington 98046-1531 * ************************************ 10.0 Special Thanks ==================== EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS are going out to Barbara Gefvert and all the staff of AMIGAWORLD for producing such an AWESOME article in the July 1993 issue! SPECIAL THANKS are extended to: * My Wife Marthe,for doing the paper work and giving me support * Erik Loevendahl Soerensen (you KNOW who he is!)... * Lars Kristensen, Sales Manager of SHI... * Jonathan Potter, author of ZeroVirus III... * Peter Stuer, author of BootX, LVD, and EVW... * Georg Hoermann, author of VirusZ... * John Veldthuis, author of Virus Checker... * Johan Eliasson, author of Virus Interceptor... * Heiner Schneegold, author of VT... * Jim Maciorowski of the SHI/USA East Coast Regional Virus Center... * And the following people who have contributed to SHI at least once: (Through the SHI RVC West Only.. Jim Has many MORE contributors) (* Indicates An Disk Subscription) * (1) John A. Rau......Seattle, WA. 6 Disk Subscription (2) SB Nevins.... (3) Rock Dial.... (4) Carl Cook Jr.... (5) Paul Schwab.... (6) Howard Wilson... (8) James Boydston... (8) Gary Sandwick... * (9) Joy Teuke......Edmonds, WA. 12 Disk Subscription * (10) Ron Funk......Parksville, B.C. 12 Disk subscription (11) Lance E laverell... (12) Pat Murphy... (13) Christopher carrillo... (14) David Butler... (15) Mark De La Gardie * (16) The BECS computer group (Amiga Sig) 12 Disk Subscription * (17) Mark Ives 12 Disk Subscription * (18) Robert Iacullo 6 Disk Subscription ...and if We forgot you, please let us know so we can include you here! DON'T FORGET: If your disk is over 3 months old, be sure to get a new update! Or, subscribe and get the latest updates EACH MONTH automatically! 11.0 For Users Groups... ========================= According to SHI bylines, you are NOT supposed to charge LESS for this disk than you paid for it through Safe Hex International. If you receive any profits from the sale of the disks, please make a contribution to SHI (but again, make checks or money orders payable to a Regional Virus Center Coordinator!) We are available to speak at user group meetings...please contact us for meeting arrangements and availability! Remember: The work we do for SHI is NOT our full-time job. It is a hobby. 12.0 Often-Asked Questions and Answers ======================================= Q: How do I know you're not doing this for profit? A: We've tried going through the "legal channels" to make this an OFFICIAL non-profit organization, but the cost alone just to be established was outrageous. If you need actual proof that we are doing this not for profit, contact Erik Soerensen or Lars Kristensen in Denmark. They have records of all moneys sent to them from us. Q: When are the SHI projects going to happen, ie, a universal BBS killer? A: Some of the projects are happening as you read this. The "bootblock" virus library has been completed, and can be found on programs like X-Copy (by Cachet Software) and D-Copy (which can be found on the SHI UTILITY DISK). As for other projects, we are looking for programmers. If you know of any good ones, please let us know! Q: Are software companies intentionally producing these viruses, so that they in turn can sell virus-killing programs at a huge profit? A: Perhaps....Most of the time it is done by someone who just wants to ruin your system. Other times it is poor programming by "hackers". Still other times it is "system glitches" and not a virus at all. This is why it is IMPORTANT to have the latest information on these things, and even MORE important to have the latest killers from a non-commercial center. In the long run, the only one who profits is YOU. Q: What's the difference between ordering from Jim in Florida and ordering from Michael in Washington? A: Not a thing...but if you live closer to either place, the length of time to get disks in the mail is decreased. Q: What's the difference between ordering from SHI and from a users group? A: You may get a different price, be it higher or lower (probably lower), if you go through a users group that subscribes to the SHI disks. By going this route, you are supporting only the user groups, NOT the SHI programmers. Only by ordering through SHI will you be supporting the people who make the programs on the disks. Also, SHI always has the latest updates! Q: Why isn't SUPERKILLERS available to download from the RVC BBS's? A: Good question. Let's take the Fred Fish library for example. A man compiles a disk, distributes it to subscribers, and within a week almost every major BBS has the disks. Then the users of those boards download it for free, and Fred Fish gets ZERO for the disk. The disks aren't spread ILLEGALLY, but the fact that too many people have access to them and don't get it from a source indicates leeching and poor computing. Q: But Fred Fish is a COMPILER, not a PROGRAMMER. Is SHI this way too? A: SHI is composed of several programmers and translators. In essence, "SHI" and "Anti-Virus Programmers" are synonymous. SHI is NOT a compiling organization. We collect new viruses and help the authors who are making the anti-virus programs and share the contributions that are sent to SHI. Don't think of us as another Fred Fish, although we have been quoted as being such. We work hard to keep your Amiga virus-free. Don't you think a few bucks is good preventative maintenance from something that could destroy thousands of hours of work in mere seconds? Q: Will there ever be a killer that checks for files within a compressed archive, such as those done with LHA and LZH? A: Maybe someday...we are looking for programmers to do this project! Q: What future projects do you have in store for us in the USA? A: Jim has already started the VSUM-like program that has the list of all known Amiga viruses and what they do. Mike and Jim are making arrangements to have a DOS 2.0/3.0 version of SUPERKILLERS, and are in the process of writing new articles. 13.0 BOGUS RELEASES ==================== What? Someone put a virus in a new utility program? Unheard of! Sad but true, these things happen...whether or not someone put a virus in a program, it's best NOT to use bogus versions of programs. Below is a list of certain programs that are considered "bogus"...and if you use them (or have been using them), you should DEFINITELY check your disks for possible virus infection! BootX 5.02 DirWork 1.71 SnoopDOS 2.0 VirusX (any version after 4.01, the last OFFICIAL release) MCHECK.lha (alleged archive containing the F*** virus) (If you hear of any more, please let us know!!) 14.0 Closing Comments ====================== By now you may know that SHI has acquired the update rights to the BootX program (by Peter Stuer). Peter HAS released a patch for the program, and as such the SUPERKILLERS II disk has been updated. Expect to see new releases from SHI in the near future! DON'T FORGET TO TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US!! Sincerely, >>> Jim Maciorowski and Michael Arends <<<