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Vice President Corporate Communications

Location: Glendale, CA

Summary

Supervised US Public Relations activities, dramatically improving brand awareness and driving substantial growth in product reviews and web traffic.

Selected results

500%
Web traffic increase
Increased web traffic by 500% through strategic PR efforts.
$30 million
Global revenue increase
Contributed to a $30 million increase in global revenue.
'5-Stars'
Awards and reviews
Secured '5-Stars' awards and top reviews in major tech publications.
Spain
Global media coordination
Coordinated global media activities with headquarters in Spain.
Earned media archive

Saved coverage, made visible.

A visual record of coverage Alan Wallace secured while working at Panda Software. The collection below uses the supplied clip pages and preserves the original headlines and metadata.

2,026 logged hits289 featured clips498 saved pages210 thumbnails
P244 - UndatedTOP HIT

PC World.com

Panda Updates Antivirus Programs

PC World.com - Panda Updates Antivirus Programs TECHNOLOGY ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST PC WORLD [____] | searen | NOVEMBER 01, 2003 HOME | NEWS | REVIEWS | HOW-TO | DOWNLOADS TOOLS | PROD...

N9005 - Jun 2003Tier 2

The451

Panda beats Bugbear but can it stand tall against the other AV vendors?

P001 - Jun 2003Tier 2

The451

Analyst Report

...version >> mail this report >> STORAGE & SYSTEMS MOBILE NETWORKS & MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS SPECIAL REPORTS Panda beats Bugbear but can it stand tall against the other antivirus animals...

N9017 - Jun 2003Tier 2

San Jose Mercury News

Tech news roundup: New utility flushes out trouble

P002 - Jun 2003Tier 2

San Jose Mercury News

New utility flushes out trouble

...on your car. But just as a blowout has a way of capturing your attention, a new online anti-virus utility, Panda ActiveScan, caught our eye for doing what Norton AntiVirus Corpo...

P003 - Jun 2003TOP HIT

Chicago Tribune

Just in time for summer, a slacker virus

...DEPAUL UNIVERSITY corner to wipe out the network," said Patrick Hinojosa, chief U.S. technology officer for Panda Software in Glendale, Calif. And co-workers as well: Hinojosa s...

N9011 - Jul 2003Tier 2

ZDNet

ZDNet home page (AnchorDesk feature)

N9010 - Jul 2003Tier 2

ZDNet AnchorDesk

Want some free antivirus software? Click here

P004 - Jul 2003Tier 2

ZDNet AnchorDesk

Want Some Free Software

...MON JUL 14, 2003 Desktop Edition Want some free antivirus software? Click here SOFTWARE: The folks at Panda Software have an unusual offer for AnchorDesk readers: They'll let yo...

P011 - Sep 2003Tier 2

The Chattanooga Times & Free Press

Making computer safety part of the program

Chattanooga, TN - 73,476 Circulation

..., costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the latest version of the program itself. And Panda Sof ’s Panda Antivirus Tita- filum , Win 95 or newer, $40 at ‘ww...

P012 - Sep 2003TOP HIT

The Times-Picayune

Spyware and Viruses and Worms - Oh My!

New Orleans, LA - 260,720 Circulation

...cro.com , costs $25.95 a year, but thatina.. > free upgrade to the latest version of the program itself. And Panda Software’s Panda Antivirus Titanium , Win 95 or newer, $40 a...

P013 - Sep 2003Tier 2

The Keene Sentinel

Making PC safety part of the program

Boston, MA - 14,363 Circulation

..., costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the latest ver- sion of the program itself. And Panda_ Software's Panda An- tivirus Titanium , Win 95 or newer, $40 ...

P014 - Sep 2003Tier 2

TWICE - This Week In Consumer Electronic

Best of Retailvision

New York, NY - 20,662 Circulation

...Palm Productivity Software MediaRECOVER Nominecs Nominees: APC Corei Belkin Executive Software Gemini Panda Software Maxtor Susteen r ef WINNER WINNER Best RetailVision Best Ret...

P015 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

SC Magazine

Access Control

Boston, MA - 51,117 Circulation

...August were as follow: A ‘AntiVirus Level 2 (contd.) * ComputerAssoe CA EZAntMirus ‘Windows 2000 Profesional Panda , _PandaAdministrator Computer Assoc ° CAI EZAntviTus Windows ...

P019 - Oct 2003Tier 2

The Telegraph

Protect your PC from Internet viruses

Boston, MA - 32,507 Circulation

...- costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the jatest version of the program itself. And Panda Software's Panda Antivirus Tita- nium , Win 95 or newer, $40 at w...

P020 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Macon Telegraph

SO MANY VIRUSES

Macon, GA - 71,561 Circulation

...pro- Norton Antivirus 2003 to more Symantec Corp., told a con- tect our computers from than 90 percent for Panda. ‘Pressioral subcommittee last month. The next major Inter- net ...

P022 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

Kingsport Times-News

Some new viruses too fast to stop

Tri-Cities, TN - 49,661 Circulation

...tion game. Top sellers include Symantee’s Norton Antivirus, . McAfee’s VirusScan, Kasper- sky Anti-Virus, Panda Soft- ware Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure An- ti-V...

P023 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Daily Mail

Viruses too fast to stop;'Flash threats' overwhelm PC's

Washington, DC - 39,208 Circulation

...programs and keep it updated, els of Blaster and Slammer are _enough to protect against threats and malware. Panda Software ~~ nearly 100 percent of the known _ attacking with i...

P024 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Florida Times-Union

Viruses Spread Faster than protection can be made

Jacksonville, FL - 233,253 Circulation

...protection game. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivi us, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-dimn and F-Secure Anti-Virus...

P025 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Record

Some computer viruses too fast to stop

Sacramento, CA - 72,238 Circulation

...protection game. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-chin and F-Secure Anti-Virus...

P026 - Oct 2003Tier 2

The Record (Stockton, CA)

Some computer viruses

Coverage - 72,238 Circulation

...protection game. Top sellers include Syman- tecs Norton Antivirus, McAfees VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillin and_F- Anti-Virus. De...

P027 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

Akron Beacon Journal

Instant Computer Pandemic

Cleveland, OH - 141,181 Circulation

...game. In addition to Norton An- tivirus are fellow top sellers McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software An- tivirus, Treid Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure Anti-Viru...

P028 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Charlotte Observer

Viruses, Worms Spread in a Flash

Charlotte, NC - 242,082 Circulation

...Web sites posted by experts such as Net- ‘work Associates (wwwmeca- feecom), (wwwsy- manteccom) and Panda Soft- ware (www pandasoftware.com). ‘The biggest clue to My- Doom is th...

P029 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Buffalo News

New Viruses hit too quickly to be stopped

Buffalo, NY - 218,385 Circulation

...game. Top sellers include Syman tec’ Norton Antivirus, McAfee’s VirusScan, Kas- persky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus. Trend Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure Anti-Virus. Deter...

P030 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The News & Observer

SECURITY THREATS GROWING

Raleigh - Durham, NC - 169,920 Circulation

...percent effective in detecting New problems , * ii - and eradicating know viruses i 5 oy pe 100 and malware. Panda Software coming fe aster , AntiVirus turned in the lowest sco...

P031 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Baltimore Sun

Viruses Outrun PC Protection

Baltimore, MD - 304,244 Circulation

...business. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillln and F-Sec Anti-Virus. De erm...

P032 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

The Huntsville Times

As Viruses Get Faster

Huntsville, AL - 62,001 Circulation

...protection game. Top sellers include aiitec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's Vi usScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus Tn ii I1 cro PCcillin and -Secure AntiVi us. D...

P033 - Oct 2003TOP HIT

Hartford Courant

The Battle Against Viruses Begins At

Coverage - 202,914 Circulation

...Home Edition, F-Prot for Windows and Norman Virus Control. Still others, like Trend Micro's PC-cillin and Panda Antivirus Platinum, include a built-in firewall for extra protect...

P035 - Oct 2003Tier 2

Dodge City Daily Globe

Battle against viruses begins at home

Wichita - Hutchinson, KS - 9,700 Circulation

...Edition, F-Prot for Windows and Norman Virus - Control. Still others, like Trend ” Micro's PC-cillin and Panda Antivirus Platinum, include a built-in firewall for extra protec- ...

N9002 - Nov 2003Tier 2

PCWorld.com

PCWorld.com news page

Signal

Virus Alerts & Security Warnings

The rendered source lists 38 dated, linked virus-alert cards, in order from 2005-04-05 through 2003-07-15.

38 historical records

Panda Software Announces Computer Virus RED ALERT as Sasser worms could affect as many as 300 million computers worldwide

2004-05-03

Panda Software Announces Computer Virus RED ALERT as Sasser worms could affect as many as 300 million computers worldwide

• Sasser.D is the latest of the new variants of the w...

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Top Ten viruses most frequently detected by Panda ActiveScan in April

2004-04-30

Top Ten viruses most frequently detected by Panda ActiveScan in April

Netsky.P has been by far the most virulent malicious code over the last month

Glendale, CA - April 30 2004 -...

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Panda Software reports a spam message that downloads a Trojan

2004-04-22

Panda Software reports a spam message that downloads a Trojan

The message is sent with the subject field: Osama Bin Laden Captured

Glendale, CA - April 22 2004 – Panda Software’...

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Panda Software reports the new B variant of Doomjuice

2004-02-11

Panda Software reports the new B variant of Doomjuice

• Although similar to its predecessor, this worm seems to have been modified to make its distributed denial of service at...

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Panda Software reports the appearance of Doomjuice.A computer virus

2004-02-09

Panda Software reports the appearance of Doomjuice.A computer virus

Glendale, CA, February 9, 2004 - While the infections caused by Mydoom.A are just starting to cool off, a new w...

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Panda Software reports the appearance of Doomjuice.A computer virus

2004-02-09

Panda Software reports the appearance of Doomjuice.A computer virus

Glendale, CA, February 9, 2004 - While the infections caused by Mydoom.A are just starting to cool off, a new w...

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Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic

2004-02-02

Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic

Glendale, CA, February 02, 2004 - Mydoom.A is the fastest spreading malicious code in history, causing the greatest epide...

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Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic

2004-02-02

Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic

Glendale, CA, February 02, 2004 - Mydoom.A is the fastest spreading malicious code in history, causing the greatest epide...

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Panda Software Announces that the Mydoom.A epidemic is not letting up

2004-01-29

Panda Software Announces that the Mydoom.A epidemic is not letting up

Glendale, CA - January 29, 2004 - Mydoom.A is still spreading rapidly. One in every five e-mails is carrying ...

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Panda Software Issues RED ALERT: Mydoom.B Variant of the Mydoom worm

2004-01-28

Panda Sofware Issues RED ALERT: Mydoom.B Variant of the Mydoom worm

Glendale, CA - January 28, 2004 - Even though incidents caused by Mydoom.A.worm are still on the rise, PandaLa...

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Panda Software Says Mydoom.A worm Epidemic shows no signs of cooling

2004-01-27

Panda Software Say’s Mydoom.A worm Epidemic shows no signs of cooling

More than one and half million infected e-mails are in circulation, and early statistics report 150,000 compu...

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PANDA SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES RED ALERT FOR COMPUTER VIRUS: W32/Mydoom.A.worm

2004-01-27

PANDA SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES RED ALERT FOR COMPUTER VIRUS: W32/Mydoom.A.worm

New Worm MyDoom.A CAUSES Numerous Infections in Corporate Environments in Few Hours

Glendale, CA, January...

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Panda Software Announces Mydoom.A worm as the most widespread virus around the globe

2004-01-27

Panda Software Announces Mydoom.A worm as the most widespread virus around the globe

• The number of incidents is increasing rapidly, and in just a few hours, this worm has be...

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Panda Software warns of the danger of the Bagle.A worm

2004-01-19

Panda Software warns of the danger of the Bagle.A worm

  • This malicious code, designed to spread rapidly via e-mail, is causing an increasing number of incidents around the globe...

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Panda Software reports the appearance of the Bagle.A worm

2004-01-19

Panda Software reports the appearance of the Bagle.A worm Virus Alert, by Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) Glendale, CA - January 19, 2004 - PandaLabs has detected th...

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Panda Software alerts Web users to new worm, W32/Blaster

2003-08-12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Panda Software alerts Web users to new worm, W32/Blaster W32/Blaster was created to exploit the recently discovered vulnerability in several versions of Micro...

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Panda Software Issues Amber Alert for New Virus Epidemic caused by Sasser A and B

2003-08-10

Panda Software Issues Amber Alert for New Virus Epidemic caused by Sasser A and B threats this week

• The new variant Sasser B has surpassed the previous virus in numbers. Cur...

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New Lohack.B worm reaches computers with e-mail that appears to be sent by Panda Software

2003-07-15

New Lohack.B worm reaches computers WITH e-mail that APPEARS TO BE SENT BY Panda Software

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GLENDALE, CA – July 15, 2003 – Panda Software’s Virus Laboratory h...

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Testimonials

Panda had no presence or mindshare in the US before Alan's excellent work bringing it to the attention of the US trade press.

Larry Seltzer, Technology Journalist
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Press Releases

Official announcements and communications distributed through major news wire services, documenting Panda Security's product launches, partnerships, security advisories, and company milestones.

66 historical records

PANDA SOFTWARE’S “VIRUS PORTAL”

2004-01-08

Panda Security

PANDA SOFTWARE’S “VIRUS PORTAL” CODIE AWARDS FINALIST Organized by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), these awards are a showcase for the industry’s finest products and services G...

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Panda Software and Secure Resolutions: Allies Against Computer Viruses

2004-01-07

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA - January 7, 2004 - Panda Software and Secure Resolutions have teamed up to help users protect their computers from computer viruses. Thanks to this alliance, Panda WebAdmin Antivirus, a revolutionary solution offering remote web-based administration for virus protection for SMEs, integ

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Panda Software and Secure Resolutions: Allies Against Computer Viruses (December 2004)

2004-01-07

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA - January 7, 2004 - Panda Software and Secure Resolutions have teamed up to help users protect their computers from computer viruses. Thanks to this alliance, Panda WebAdmin Antivirus, a revolutionary solution offering remote web-based administration for virus protection for SMEs, integ

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Virus Portal Finalist in the Codie Awards

2004-01-02

Panda Security

Awards organized by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) recognize the industry’s finest products and services

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Panda Software Launches USA Preview for New WebAdmin Antivirus

2003-12-17

Panda Security

Innovative Web-Based Administration Antivirus Solution Soon to be Available Worldwide

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Tech Veteran Completes Panda USA Assignment: Riggs Eckelberry Wraps Up Security Company's Expansion Project

2003-11-25

Panda Security

Glendale, CA – November 25, 2003 - Veteran technologist Riggs Eckelberry has completed a major project of market development for the US branch of Spanish anti-virus software company Panda Software. In his eight months as general manager, he completed several key projects for the future expansion of

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Panda GateDefender: Customers Applaud New Appliance That Blocks Viruses at the Network Perimeter

2003-11-03

Panda Security

-- Dedicated Hardware Device Provides Key Element for Layered Defense from Attacks--

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Panda Titanium Antivirus 2004 Offers the Most Complete Computer Virus Protection on the Market Today

2003-10-31

Panda Security

Immediate Virus Updates and Proactive Security Tools Including All New Security Alert System Will Catch Viruses Other Systems Don’t

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Panda EnterpriSecure Antivirus: The Next Generation in Security

2003-10-31

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA - October 31, 2003 – Panda Software today announced the launch of EnterpriSecure™ Antivirus. Meeting the demands of larger corporate networks, this innovative and powerful antivirus protection tool will not only make the workplace more secure, but it guarantees less work for administrat

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Panda Introduces Platinum Internet Security: Complete Protection Against Viruses, Hackers and Spam

2003-10-31

Panda Security

Panda Software’s New Multi-Role Security Solution Protects against All Types of Internet-Borne Threats

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Panda Software Launches the Next Generation of Security and Antivirus Solutions

2003-10-31

Panda Security

2003’s 4th Qtr Virus and Security Threats Propelled With This Fast Moving Software Developer Produce the Very Latest Protection Techniques

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Panda BusinesSecure: Introducing Hassle-Free Antivirus Protection for the Office

2003-10-31

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA - October 31, 2003 - As an integral part of Panda Software’s 2004 product launch, BusinesSecure™, is a new antivirus solution providing protection specifically targeting networks of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Using the hassle-free AdminSecure module, this highly effective solu

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Panda ClientShield: Simple, Robust Antivirus for Corporate Workstations

2003-10-31

Panda Security

An Innovative Product for Desktop Protection Against Viruses, Spam, Spyware and Other Threats

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Panda Software Offers Users Its Basic Virus Course

2003-09-29

Panda Security

The course was developed to teach users how to protect computers against any type of malicious code

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Panda Software Names Riggs Eckelberry as VP of Sales USA

2003-09-17

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA – September 17, 2003– Multinational security software developer Panda Software commended Riggs Eckelberry today who was recently appointed as General Manager, Panda USA. Mr. Eckelberry is responsible for Panda's drive to become a key US player in its core antivirus business. His efforts

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Panda Software Named Semi Finalist at RetailVision Fall 2003 Awards

2003-09-12

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA - September 12, 2003 - Panda Software is pleased to announce its place as a semi finalist for "Best Product: Productivity Software" at RetailVision Fall 2003 during "The Best of RetailVision Awards” ™ which concluded the event in Phoenix held Sept 2-5. RetailVision is produced by Vision

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Internet is Suffering the Largest Worldwide Virus Attack Ever

2003-08-21

Panda Security

  • As Sobig.F tries to collapse corporate networks, Blaster and Nachi.A are infecting hundreds of thousand of home PCs

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Panda Software Launches Employee Antivirus Benefit Program

2003-08-06

Panda Security

GLENDALE, CA – AUGUST 06, 2003 – Antivirus innovator Panda Software will now match every one of its corporate and institutional licenses with another free license at home. Requiring only a new 50-seat commitment, Panda will grant a full one-year license of the popular Titanium desktop antivirus prod

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Up-to-the-Minute Virus Information Available at PandaSoftware.com

2003-07-08

Panda Security

Glendale, CA - July 8 2003 - Panda Software adds a series of innovative pro-active antivirus tools to the Virus Info section of its website at http://www.pandasoftware.com/virus_info/. This section of the company’s website provides the latest information, updated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, abo

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UP-TO THE-MINUTE VIRUS INFORMATION

2003-07-08

Panda Security

UP-TO THE-MINUTE VIRUS INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PANDASOFTWARE.COM International AntiVirus Developer Adds Innovative Tools for Real-Time Vision of Global Virus Threats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glendale, C...

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Signal

Earned Media

Third-party coverage and editorial mentions secured through strategic media relations, demonstrating independent validation of Panda Security's impact and newsworthiness.

The rendered source lists 104 dated, outlet-labelled earned-media cards, including hosted PDFs and historical external URLs.

101 historical records

TheStar.com - The stealth worm era

2004-02-15 00:00:00

Toronto Star

flaw. He became intrigued, and after poking around on a few virus sites, found some sample code that worked the same way. He downloaded it and began tinkering to see how it worked. Then on Nov. 14, as...

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