JFORD@UA1VM.BITNET (James Ford) (09/13/90)
What should the policy be regarding sending (old) viruses to other people
and sites? Say you received the following letter from someone:
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Date: Today
From: Billy_Bob @ an.unknown.location.near.you
Subject: I would like to get infected.
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"We would like to receive a copy of the Ping-Pong virus for (insert_reason)."
Thanks!
Billy_Bob, Tractor-Trailer and Virus Research Center, Podunk USA
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Should (whoever) send an infected files to Billy_Bob? Should this be
restricted to known virus-busters/virus-busting centers? Is there a
list of qualified people/organizations available? (Should there be
such a list?)
I would really appreciate some input (either direct or via Virus-L) on this
question.
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Happiness is a warm puppy with an empty bladder.
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James Ford - JFORD@UA1VM.BITNET, JFORD@MIBSRV.MIB.ENG.UA.EDU
THE University of Alabama (in Tuscaloosa, Alabama USA)