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From: verrill@ilp.mit.edu (David L. Verrill)
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: Diagnosing a computer virus (IBM MVS)
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Date: 19 Oct 90 14:51:00 GMT
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Colleagues,

I have recently come across a potential problem and would like to take
some preventative measures.  I suspect that my IBM machine, running
MVS, has a virus in it although I have seen no symptoms.  My question
to all of you is how to diagnose the presence of a virus (as opposed
to preventing one).  Are there specialized consultants who do this?
Is there a package which I can use to test my operating system,
subroutines, added-on software, etc. that is available on the market.
Of course I am looking for a simple, no/low cost solution, but I
rather doubt that will exist.  As such, I encourage any input you may
have.

Thank you in advance for your prompt and knowledgeable response.

David Verrill
MIT
Industrial Liaison Program