Re: Viral Cure Could 'Immunise' The Internet

[Andre Oppermann <nanog-list () nrg4u com>]

sgorman1 () gmu edu wrote:
> Thought folks might find this interesting
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> http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8403
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> Viral Cure Could 'Immunise' The Internet, New Scientist
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> 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. 
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> 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.
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> Source: Viral Cure Could 'Immunise' The Internet, Kurt Kleiner, NewScientist, 05/12/01

Skynet becoming self-aware anyone?

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Andre