[comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d] New anti-viral software uploaded to SIMTEL20

jwright@ATANASOFF.CS.IASTATE.EDU (Jim Wright) (10/13/89)

I have uploaded more anti-viral software to SIMTEL20.  Datacure was
sent to me from the Netherlands with the author's permission, the
other three came from HomeBase.

A note on the DataCrime virus.  By the time most of you read this,
Friday, October 13 1989 will have passed.  Unfortunately this doesn't
mean that the DataCrime worry is over.  Please keep in mind that all
the information I have indicates this virus is uncommon in all places
except press reports.  Nonetheless, better safe than sorry.  Remember,
DataCrime is set to go off ANY DAY between Columbus day and New
Year's, not inclusive.  So any latent infection could show up with
unpleasant consequences.  Now, on with the show...

datacure.arc
	One program that will identify files infected with
	DataCrime and optionally cure them.  A second memory
	resident program that will block the destructive
	effects of DataCrime and warn you.  Only works on
	DataCrime II virus.  Shareware.  No version #.
	[ I was unable to get datacure.com to perform	]
	[ properly.  I'm trying to find out why, and	]
	[ will post any updates.  It isn't destructive,	]
	[ just ineffective. -- jrw			]
dc89scan.arc
	A program to identify the DataCrime virus.  This
	package was released largely as a bit of public
	relations for the company involved, but is useful
	despite this.  Only works on the two strains of
	DataCrime I (1168 and 1280).  Freely redistributable.
	No version #.
scanrs42.arc
	Resident program which checks each program for viruses
	before it is allowed to execute.  Update to previous
	version.  Shareware.  Version 0.9v42.
scanv42.arc
	Program to scan a disk, directory or file for viruses.
	Will work with SHEZ to scan archives also.  Update to
	previous version.  Shareware.  Version 0.7v42.


pd1:<msdos.trojan-pro>
DATACURE.ARC    Detect and disable the DataCrime II virus
DC89SCAN.ARC    Detect the two strains of DataCrime I virus
SCANRS42.ARC    Resident program to scan for many viruses
SCANV42.ARC     Program to scan files for many viruses

Jim