On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:05:26 +0000
Brian Morrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 19:08:49 +0100 in [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bogus_aw
> Brandys <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > Wondering if freshclam should verify database integrity before 
> > downloading updates ? I tested corrupted daily.cvd and it's not 
> > detected.Any new option for freshclam (--verify) to verify and
> > delete corrupted database?
> 
> Doesn't it already use md5sum to ensure the files are intact?

It (and all scanners that load databases) uses both MD5 and digital
signature to ensure db integrity.

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