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From: CHESS@YKTVMV.BITNET (David.M..Chess)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: re: IBM's Virscan Program (PC)
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Date: 25 Oct 89 00:00:00 GMT
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This is the information I have; I think it's still correct (I'm
sure everyone will tell me if I'm wrong!):

         IBM Personal Computer and PS/2 customers may
         order the virus detection program by calling 1-800-426-7282
         from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Eastern time through December 31,
         1989 and requesting the IBM Virus Scanning Program, part
         number 64F1424.  The $35 fee can be charged to
         VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or the IBM Credit Card.

There were also a bunch of security-related announcements from IBM
yesterday that I haven't finished reading yet; there may have been
something of relevance in there.   I haven't seen any mention of
official updates to the signature files.

This program is very similar to the internal version of VIRSCAN that
you saw while working for IBM.

While I'm here, I'll also mention that it's a good idea to get
anti-virus software direct from the owner whenever possible, and not
trust indirect or pirated versions from questionable sources.
Anti-virus programs are obvious candidates for malicious Trojan-Horse
hacks!

DC