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From: krvw@cert.sei.cmu.edu (Kenneth R. van Wyk)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: Periodic virus sighting report
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Date: 31 Aug 90 11:54:40 GMT
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The following new, or otherwise important, virus infections were
reported recently:

- - 4096 (PC) reported in Philadelphia, PA, and Australia.

- - Marijuana (PC) reported in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

- - Jerusalem B (PC) reported to be inadvertantly distributed on some
  animation programs sold at flea markets.  Note that these infections
  do NOT necessarily mean that anyone should boycott flea market
  software.  They only serve to illustrate that it is always advisable
  to scan (using your favorite UP-TO-DATE virus scanner) ALL newly
  purchased software.

These sightings were reported to me; they are in addition to the other
reports that have appeared on VALERT-L and/or VIRUS-L.  When possible,
I have phoned at least one contact in the area to verify the
sightings.

Ken van Wyk
August 31, 1990