FTP viruses?

[Cary O'Donnell]

There is one thing that bothers me about the idea of someone being able
to ftp something to one site as contributed s/w, then it gets copied to
several ftp sites shortly afterwards.

This is asking for someone to make mischief. So - who will, and HOW will
this system be screened for viruses and other damaging features?

At the risk of sounding ungrateful ;-) ftp site managers should recognise
this responsibility as well as accept the kudos.

Is this a real or imagined problem?

Cary

PS - I'm grateful, I'm grateful, honest :-)

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