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In article <1d8xj2m.kpwqmm165zqwqN@pwomar.demon.co.uk>,
{$PW$}@pwomar.demon.co.uk (Paul Womar) wrote:

>from comp.sys.mac.announce:
>
>
>Symantec has released new virus definitions to detect and remove the
>AutoStart 9805 worm.
>
>Users can use the update virus definitions option inside of SAM to
>directly dial into the SAM BBS to download these files. Users can
>also visit Symantec's FTP site to download the latest definitions.

Thanks for this, Paul.  I have just dialled in again to Symantec and the
current definition file is dated 1/5/98, which does not include the
AutoStart virus.  So I guess it will be a matter of waiting a little.

It may be of interest to know that SAM has a facility for automatic dial-in
to update via the modem.  In my case it reported that I had the most recent
definition set and promptly disconnnected within about 5 seconds.  Quite a
nice feature.

I say this as a long time user of Disinfectant who thought he would have no
use for SAM, despite possessing an early version of SAM too, but thought
why not, when offered it at a huge discount with the latest NUM.  I'm still
finding out its possibilities.

Keith


Keith Crook
keith@valperga.demon.co.uk