Test files: Straightening the record

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 23, 2004

VB sets the record straight regarding the collection of files referenced in Peter Morley's letter 'Generic detection - a specific case' published in last months main magazine.

Andreas Clementi, of the University of Innsbruck, has asked VB to set the record straight regarding the collection of files referenced in Peter Morley's letter 'Generic detection - a specific case' (see VB, December 2004, p.14). In his letter, Peter writes: 'McAfee received (from Andreas Clementi of the University of Innsbruck) a collection of some 1,350 *.HTM files ... Should we detect these files, for any reason other than the fact that we may be reviewed against them?' Andreas says: 'None of those files were, are, or will be used in my tests - but the matter is out of my hands should any other reviewer use any of the files by mistake or through ignorance. I stated clearly when I sent the files that none of the files are used for my tests.' Consider the record straightened.

Posted on 23 December 2004 by Virus Bulletin

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