We received the note below about spyware allegedly created for a Maryland agency with code which needs to be tested. We'd appreciate feedback on the note and the code. Beware of a sting. The code: http://cryptome.org/ExpCode.ASM ----- The note: CPR Tools Inc. of Labelle, Florida is engaged in the development of software which becomes part of the firmware BIOS of a PC motherboard and takes control of a users PC before the operating system is loaded. This enables the software to spy on the user and remain hidden to the operating system. The software is designed to be installed from a floppy disk which modifies the original BIOS, replacing it with the modified BIOS containing the "spyware" The software was developed for a government agency in Maryland. Versions of the software for a ASUS P4B266 motherboard and an IBM Netvista 8311 motherboard have been developed with other versions under development. Attached is a copy of the software, ExpCode.ASM, the version for the P4B266 motherboard. The .ASM file is assembled and converted into a .BIN file which is then pasted over a section of the original BIOS .BIN file. The checksum at the end of the BIOS is subsequently adjusted to make the BIOS checksum valid. Details: CPR Tools [http://www.cpr-tools.com] 730 East Cowboy Way Labelle, FL 33935 (863) 674-0120 Owners: Antonio Jesus Alvarez tony@netwacci.net Candy Michelle Alvarez -----