Larry Kuperman's Articles In Pure Technology
November 5, 2003 by Larry Kuperman
In a move aimed at stemming the tide of destructive viruses, Microsoft announced the creation of a $5 million fund for information leading to the arrest of virus authors. Microsoft said the first two rewards it will offer will be for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the spread of the MSBlast.A worm and the SoBig virus unleashed earlier this year. The company offered $250,000 rewards for each. Microsoft executives made the announcement, flanked by re...