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From: AGUTOWS@WAYNEST1.BITNET (Arthur Gutowski)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: Mainframe attacks (MVS)
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Date: 5 Jul 90 14:20:51 GMT
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This discussion about MVS security has reminded me of a quote a couple
of years back (I think I read it in a Jim Goodwin posting or article,
but I can't remember if it was origional or he quoted it).  Anyway, it
goes something like: "The only truly secure computer system is one
that is cast in concrete and thrown to the bottom of the ocean.  And
even then, I'm not to sure..."

A pessimistic outlook, but a degree of truth to it nonetheless.

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