Feds try to get Magic Lantern installation automated
Alfred Qaeda
alqaeda at hq.org
Wed Dec 5 11:33:17 PST 2001
"US Government advisor Richard Clarke says software companies
should distribute patches that automatically update customers'
computers."
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Experts reject call for automated virus protection
Anti-virus experts have rejected a US government call for
automated software patches to combat computer viruses.
Sophos says calls for software vendors to do more are out of touch
with typical users' requirements.
They point out that many customers would reject anything that
undermines their sovereignty over their computer systems.
US Government advisor Richard Clarke says software companies
should distribute patches that automatically update customers'
computers.
But Sophos says the idea betrays
a lack of understanding of how
anti-virus software already
operates.
"Most anti-virus vendors give
their customers the option of
automating updates, but some
businesses are reticent about
outsourcing crucial security
measures," explained senior technology
consultant Graham Cluley.
"For peace of mind they'd rather
implement their own updates to
ensure they work properly for
their environment."
Mr Clarke's comments came amidst
a fresh virus outbreak. Goner is
an email-disseminating worm that
purports to be a screensaver.
Story filed: 17:35 Wednesday 5th
December 2001
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