30A03.TXT - What's new in NAV 3.0's definitions update
AntiVirus Lab, SYMANTEC/Peter Norton Product Group
January 1, 1994
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Thank you for downloading this, the third consecutive virus 
definition update for the Norton AntiVirus version 3.0.  The 
contents of this ZIP file will bring your NAV up to date as 
of January, 1994.  It is all-inclusive--you do not need any 
of the previous update files.  This text file describes the 
contents of the ZIP file, installation and describe in detail 
what's new in this update. 

All contents of this file have been scanned by Norton AntiVirus
and are free from virus infection.  The virus definition and repair 
data included with 30A03 are for use by Norton AntiVirus 
version 3.0 only, they will not work with any other anti-virus 
software or any earlier version of NAV.  If you experience any 
trouble with this update version, please contact NAV technical 
support, using any of the methods listed in your user's manual.
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30A03.ZIP-contains;

	VIRSCAN.DAT-is the actual data used to detect 
	and repair viruses.  Not merely an update, this is a 
	replacement for the entire existing definition set.
	
	VIRSCAN.INF-provides the database of information 
	used by the [Info] section of Norton AntiVirus. 
	It is kept separate from the VIRSCAN file as it 
	may not always be necessary to update.
	
	30A03.TXT-this, the file you are reading, text 
	file contains descriptions of the components of 
	30A03.ZIP, instructions for installation and 
	revision notes.
	
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		   Loading New Definitions

Note:  The files contained on this disk, referred to as a virus
       definition update set, completely replaces the corresponding
       files contained within the product.  Only the latest virus
       definition set is required to update the product.

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NAV 3.0 has greatly simplified the definition update process.  
There are now only two steps to updating your copy of Norton 
AntiVirus.

	1. Copy VIRSCAN.DAT and VIRSCAN.INF into the Norton
           AntiVirus directory.
	
	2. Scan the entire disk with NAV, in either DOS or Windows.
	
NOTES:

If you have unzipped this file inside your \NAV directory, (\NDW 
for users of Norton Desktop for Windows), then you have already 
completed the first step.  If you unzipped the three files into 
another directory, or are viewing this, still ZIPped (by using 
a ZIP management program) then copy the extracted files to your 
NAV directory.  You want to overwrite the existing, old, data 
files, in case you are asked.

Then, in either DOS or Windows, activate NAV and scan any 
drive, directory or file.  This will generate new interim 
files, and update NAVTSR.

Exiting NAV (and Windows) and rebooting your computer to load 
the new NAVTSR completes the process.  You are now operating 
with the latest anti-virus protection. 

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The following is a detailed list of the new virus definitions in 
this update, and some very important data regarding current 
worldwide virus alerts.
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10 Most Commonly Reported  Viruses (Worldwide)

        Form                    boot virus
	Stoned.Std		boot virus
	Michelangelo		boot virus
	Kampana Boot		boot virus
	V-Sign			boot virus
	Tequila			boot & program virus
	Yankee.44.A		program virus
	Joshi			boot virus
	Jeru.1808		program virus
	NoINT			boot virus

Virus Alerts:

Be on alert for the following viruses in the following areas:

	Athens			South America (Chile, Brasil)
	CPW2			South America, Northeast US
	Exebug.D		Australia
	Monkey			North America
	Necropolis		Israel
	Parity Boot		Europe (Germany)
	Ripper			Europe (UK)
	Satan Bug		US Govt contacts
	Stealth.B		Eastern US
	Tremor			Europe (Germany)

The following changes have been incorporated into this update:

New:

	Arachnophobia			program virus
	Form.STIR			boot virus
	Frankenstein			boot virus
	Freddy 2			program virus
	Hidenowt			program virus
	Pretty Girl			boot virus
	Red Book			program virus
	Ripper				boot virus
        Thriller                        program virus
	
        An additional 150 file virus variants were received that
        are detected by current definitions.

Updates of present definitions:

	AIDS II				file false id fixed
	Number of Beast.BB		file false id fixed
	Satan Bug			memory detection improved	

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We welcome any comments you may have on this text file, and 
this update in general.  Please post them wherever you 
downloaded this update.  

Thank you for using SYMANTEC/Norton products.  
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