kdante@nsf.gov (04/12/91)
Does anyone know anything about this group? It is stationed in Washington, D.C., and "conducts research on computer security problems, evaluates computer security products, and presents its findings to the public." (Taken from its brochure.) It has a free BBS with 9300 files for downloading "certified virus-free." Katherine J. Dante National Science Foundation kdante@nsf.gov
ilan@eesun.gwu.edu (Ilan Berkner) (04/18/91)
kdante@nsf.gov writes: >Does anyone know anything about this group? It is stationed in >Washington, D.C., and "conducts research on computer security >problems, evaluates computer security products, and presents its >findings to the public." (Taken from its brochure.) It has a free BBS >with 9300 files for downloading "certified virus-free." Yes, I have heard of this group and I did actually deal with them in the past. They seem to be very well organized and capable. I believe that for a small fee, last time I checked ($45) one could purchase a full clean up utility and get their monthly report on any new viruses and whats out there. They also have I think if memory serves me right on line help via the phone and the modem as you mentioned above. If you need anything more specific then send me E-mail and I'll try to dig up my old information about them. I remember I had to do a report on viruses for one of my CS classes and they came in very handy. Ilan -- ilan@seas.gwu.edu - -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You only live once, so enjoy it. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------