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- Changed distribution method of VIRSCAN.DAT
-
- Beginning Februari 20, 1992, we will use a new method of distribution
- for the VIRSCAN.DAT virus signature file. As of that date, the
- distribution archive will be named VSIGYY##.ZIP, where YY is the last
- two digits of the current year and ## is the sequence number. The
- distribution archive will also include AVR modules, which are used to
- detect self encrypting viruses.
-
- We plan to release a monthly update of the distribution archive around
- the 20th of every month.
-
- Emergency updates will be distributed in case a rapidly spreading virus
- is discovered. Emergency updates will be distributed as ASIGYY##.ZIP
- (the "A" means Additional) and will contain a file named ADDNSIGS.DAT.
- This file will have a rather short life, all emergency updates will be
- moved over to VIRSCAN.DAT in the next monthly release.
- The upcoming release of TBSCAN, TBSCANX and HTSCAN will automatically
- detect and use ADDNSIGS.DAT. Emergency updates will be released if they
- aree needed, beginning February 20, 1992.
-
- We hope that this method gives a more stable distribution of the virus
- signature file.
-
-
- The Dutch Virus Busters:
- <JT>, [RiZwi], FV, HT, say_bibi(); & Erwin.
-