[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thought folks might find this interesting
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8403
Viral Cure Could 'Immunise' The Internet, New Scientist
Excerpts: A cure for computer viruses that spreads in a viral fashion could immunise the internet, even against pests that travel at lightning speed, a mathematical study reveals.
Most conventional anti-virus programs use "signatures" to identify and block
viruses. But experts must first analyse a virus before sending out the fix. This means
that rapidly spreading viruses can cause widespread damage before being stopped.
Source: Viral Cure Could 'Immunise' The Internet, Kurt Kleiner, NewScientist,
05/12/01
Skynet becoming self-aware anyone?
--
Andre
