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| UPDATE HISTORY |
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| Dates of release: |
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| Version 1.0 -- October 20, 1985. |
| Version 2.0 -- |
| Version 3.0 -- |
| Version 4.0 -- |
| Version 5.0 -- |
| Version 6.0 -- |
| Version 7.0 -- January 3, 1987. |
| Version 8.0 -- February 5, 1988. |
| Version 9.0 -- June 9, 1989. |
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| Version 10.0 hopefully will see the Dirty Dozen converted |
| to binary format for easier data manipulation. |
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Version 9.0c
I have not changed much in this maintenence upgrade. The
most important change is the addition of the AIDS virus. Also,
the New England Telephone Company finally returned from a six
month long strike and installed the Crest BBS's phone line; now
people know about that. I also rewrote a few paragraphs, notably
clarifying policy about the reproduction of the Dirty Dozen. In
addition, we have:
Since 9.0b / Since 9.0
New: Viral : 1 ( 3)
Trojan : 0 ( 1)
Commercial : 5 (25)
Miscellaneous : 0
Hacked : 0
Glossary : 0
Updated: Viral : 0
Trojan : 0 ( 1)
Commercial : 0 ( 1)
Miscellaneous : 0
Hacked : 0
Glossary : 0
Total bad files listed : 346
Version 9.0
Version 9.0 begins a two step evolutionary process for the
Dirty Dozen, departing drastically from previous formats:
1. SECTIONS. In the past I've distributed the Dirty
Dozen as one large file. Now the Dirty Dozen is broken down
into many files, to simplify viewing specific sections of the
Dirty Dozen and to facilitate:
2. COMITTEE. The Dirty Dozen moves toward comittee
maitenence since I don't feel I can adequately maintain the
Dirty Dozen alone. Thomas Sobczak and John Abolins already
help compiling the Virus List while Bryan Tsunoda is
providing strong support in the development of v. 10.0.
3. NEW INTERFACE. I've written some batch files to
view and print The Dirty Dozen in part or in whole. In
addition, The Dirty Dozen now comes bundled with LIST.COM and
GET.EXE to facilitate this.
4. CRC FIELD. Version 9.0 adds a new field for program
CRC's so that users can verify trojan horses and viruses with
assurance. CRCCHECK.COM, a utility to check CRC's, is
included in DIRTYDZ9.ZIP. Please remember, however, that
any program which writes to itself to configure itself (ie.
LIST.COM) will have a different CRC for every possible
configuration.
5. VIRUS RECOVERY. There is now a section detailing
recommendations for virus recovery. These recommendations
compare to the "What to do if you run a trojan horse"
section.
6. PREVENTION. In addition to suggesting ways to
recover from a Virus or Trojan Horse, the Dirty Dozen now
contains a seperate section detailing steps which could save
users from a trojan or virus.
7. PROTECTION. The Dirty Dozen now devotes a section
to protection program information.
8. NO HACKED. In the interests of efficiency, I've
combined Miscellaneous and Hacked programs into one listing.
It's a disappointing truth, but not too many people care
about either of these sections anyway.
9. REWRITE. For every major upgrade of the Dirty
Dozen, I make major changes to the face of the document.
Version 9.0 is no exception. For example, I've shortened the
introduction to five paragraphs, improving readability.
In addition, Virus text now resides in the Virus list while
Trojan text resides in the Trojan List, improving
organization. Finally I've removed a few rambling
paragraphs, improving clarity (I hope, anyway).
10. MAILING LIST. For $10 anyone can join a Dirty
Dozen mailing list, receiving either the next major version
or the current version of the Dirty Dozen.
11. NEW FILES:
Viral : 11
Trojan : 38
Commercial : 45
Miscellaneous : 3
Hacked : 4
Glossary : 26
12. UPDATED FILES:
Viral : 5
Trojan : 8
Commercial : 4
Miscellaneous : 3
Hacked : 0
Glossary : 10
Total bad files listed : 323
Version 8.0
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Version 8.0 differs greatly from its predecessors:
1. VIRUSES. Viruses now comprise a new illegal
software category. Viruses are much more dangerous than
trojan horses.
2. CAREFUL. Careful also now represents a new illegal
software category. 'Careful' files are suspect; excercise
caution when running these unverified programs.
3. REWRITE. Version 7.0 was ambiguous in places. By
rewriting all paragraphs, I hope to have eliminated those
cases.
4. FILESIZE. One of these days trojan horse authors
will start uploading old trojans using new filenames. To
combat this possibility, the Dirty Dozen now holds a filesize
for EVERY new file added. This way you can crossreference
file descriptions and filesizes to nip a trojan in the bud.
5. PRINTING. The Dirty Dozen is now printable. The
right margin is now 66, so all printers should be able to
print the DDoz without printing off the right side of the
paper.
6. NEW FILES:
Viral : 1
Trojan : 9
Commercial : 22
Miscellaneous : 2
Hacked : 0
Glossary : Updated
Total bad files listed : 200
Version 7.0
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The major changes in this version take place in the revision
stages.
1. REWRITE. I rewrite in order to enhance clarity.
2. NEW FILES:
Trojan : 15
Commercial : 23
Miscellaneous : 2
Hacked : 2
Glossary : Augmented
Total bad files listed : 166
Version 6.0
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I now distribute The Dirty Dozen in revision stages so that
everyone can maintain an extremely current, if only minorly
modified, issue of the DD. I post revision stages by letter on my
board (ie. Revision Stage '7a' is an update equivalent to a
version 7.1).
Changes in version 6.0:
1. MINOR REVISIONS.
2. INTRODUCTION. I add two paragraphs to the
introduction.
3. RECOVERY. I add a section aimed at helping users
recover from a trojan horse.
4. GLOSSARY. A comprehensive glossary, primarily
intended for novice users, is born.
5. HISTORY. I begin to maintain an update history.
6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I set up an acknowledgements
section.
7. MISCELLANEOUS. 'Miscellaneous' becomes a new
illegal software category.
8. NEW FILES : 17
Total bad files listed : 120
Version 5.0
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By the time I release version 5.0 to the public, the Dirty
Dozen is being greeted favorably and with enthusiasm around the
country. Updates start pouring in with regularity; the list
prospers (if one can say that about a list!). I add a few more
paragraphs to the introduction and about 40 new files bringing the
file total up to 103!
Version 4.0
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I add another 30 or so files to the list, making the DDoz 65+
files strong, as well as adding a few paragraphs to the
introduction.
Version 3.0
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I write version 3.0. Tom Neff appears to have lost interest in
the DDoz, so I take over. I add 22 files and completely rewrite
the introduction. Version 3.0 has a total of 37 files.
Version 2.0
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Sees the addition of a short introduction and 3 more files.
Again, I play no role in this version.
Version 1.0
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Tom Neff enters a dozen "bad" files in the initial "dirty
dozen."