Article: Cyco.net Inc. Exits Online Cigarette Business.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2003

Today Richard Urrea, president of Cyco.net Inc. (OTCBB:CYKE) announces: As of July 1, Cyco.net Inc. is no longer in the online cigarette business and has sold its domains and processing software.

Due to the cost needed to defend the company from various legal claims, the management felt regardless of who is right, the cost to defend the company would bankrupt the company. Also, the stigma of tobacco has had an adverse effect on the company's stock value. The company plans to utilize the $5 million equity line it has in place to venture into another line of business.

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