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From: Sandy=OToole%COMPUTER%UMASS@server2.UMMED.EDU
Newsgroups: comp.virus
Subject: Original-Equipment Viruses
Message-ID: <0002.9105081310.AA02449@ubu.cert.sei.cmu.edu>
Date: 7 May 91 14:02:16 GMT
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I would like to get more information on viruses originating from
manufacturers, such as Packard Bell recently.  Is this widespread with
this particular company? What has been the remedy to this situation?
Should purchasers scan new software for viruses before using?