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Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: EEPROM BIOS (PC)
Message-ID: <0007.9009051851.AA00536@ubu.cert.sei.cmu.edu>
Date: 4 Sep 90 19:05:48 GMT
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The newest generation of motherboards now being designed for PCs will
be using EEPROM or other reprogrammable devices for the BIOS.  The
goal is to allow BIOS upgrades using floppy disks or even by
telephone.  Has anyone considered the potential virus-related risks
associated with this move?

Andrew R. Mitz

Motto: You ain't late 'til you get there.