[Random-bits] D.I.R.T. Data Interception by Remote Transmission.

[James Love]

I'm not sure what to make of this, but it is scary.    Jamie
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From=20inkling@foxinternet.net Sun Feb 13 09:18:37 2000
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 11:38:24 -0800
From: Mike W. Perry <inkling@foxinternet.net>
To: James Love <love@essential.org>
Subject: Big Brother goes commercial

James,

Not warning people about this dirty little bit of software seems a far
worse crime than violating the "copyright" they claim for their bit of
unsolicited spam.

This could be bogus, but their web site looks all too legit.

Do with it what you want.

--Mike

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From: CDSsales <sales@codexdatasystems.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:28:08 -0500
To: (Recipient list suppressed)
Subject: NEWS UPDATE:  D.I.R.T.  v.2.1 now in beta

Codex Data Systems, Inc. is currently beta testing the latest version of
its flagship software application, D.I.R.T.- Data Interception by Remote
Transmission.

D.I.R.T. is designed to allow remote monitoring of a target PC. Base
functionality includes surreptitious keystroke logging capabilities and
stealth transmission of captured data to a pre-determined stealth Internet
address monitored and decoded by the D.I.R.T. Command Center Software.

Physical access to the target computer is not necessary.

The "target" need not execute an ".exe" file like unsophisticated hacking
programs.

New Features Add Versatility, Reliability
D.I.R.T. version 2.1 has added or updated features from 2.0 that give
D.I.R.T.^=D9 additional versatility and performance reliability. New featur=
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include the ability to use multiple sources within the target computer to
transmit data. D.I.R.T. no long relies solely on TCP-IP connections for
transmittal. D.I.R.T. is now able to transmit their proprietary protocols
such as those now used by AOL and Compuserve, network connections, and is
now Windows NT compatible.

Embed D.I.R.T.on CD-ROMS

In addition, the remote screen capture feature has been upgraded, and the
Command Center is able to remotely override an existing D.I.R.T. bug, as
well as set a time limit on the bug's activity. D.I.R.T. can now be
programmed remotely delete files on the target computer, and the user can
now embed the D.I.R.T. payload in the autorun feature of a CD-ROM.

Release date for D.I.R.T. is scheduled for Friday, February 25, 2000. Any
questions or comments may be addressed to "sales@codexdatasystems.com".

Sincerely,

Codex Data Systems, Inc.
167 Route 304
Bardonia, New York 10954
Tel: 914-627-0011
Fax: 914-627-0211
Company E-mail: sales@codexdatasystems.com
Web: <http://www.codexdatasystems.com/>

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