>> Also, the new AV software we're rolling out is configured to look for 
>> updates once per hour. Seriously. Once per hour. I don't know about 
>> Trend, but Symantec only release updates weekly. Daily if there's a 
>> serious outbreak. Hourly update checks?? Are you mental?!
> 
> Except you may not know when it gets released. A new virus is found, the 
> AV boys crank out an update at 13:00; but you don't get it until 23:00 
> 'cos that's when you've set your system to check for updates. You're 
> vulnerable for 4 hours

Ooo, 4 hours. Big deal...

[I would think it takes a tad more than 4 hours for the AV company to 
even notice there's a new virus spreading, much less perform an 
extensive analysis and write a fix. And let us not forget, having the AV 
signatures is a *cure*, not a prevention.]

> Dear Customer,
> 


> an administration charge for this warning...
> 
> Dear Customer,
> 

> interest charges...

That sounds like a typical bank, yes...

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