alert! PKZIP trojan horse (fwd)

[Scott Webb <swebb@lamar.ColoState.EDU>]

Date: Tue, 27 Jun 95 9:09:07 MDT
From: Lawrence Cobb <LCobb@vines.ColoState.EDU>
    swebb@lamar.ColoState.EDU
Subject: alert! PKZIP trojan horse

!!! NOTICE PKZIP TROJAN VERSION !!!

It  has come to PKWARE's attention that a trojan version of PKZIP is being
distributed under the name PKZ300B.ZIP or PKZ300B.EXE.  This version is not
an offical version and will attempt to destroy your HD.  Delete it immediately
if you have downloaded this version.  If you have any further questions about
this trojan version, contact PKWARE at: support@pkware.com.

The most recent version is 2.04G.  Please tell
all your friends and favorite BBS stops about this hack. Thank You.

Patrick Weeks Product Support PKWARE, Inc.
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Lawrence Cobb, Network Mgr              lcobb@vines.colostate.edu
Dean's Offc, Coll of VetMed & BioSci    (970)491-0694
Colorado State Univ                     fax: (970)491-2250
Ft. Collins, CO 80523, USA