January 16, 2004
How to Write a Computer Virus, for College Credit
Experts debate whether a course at the U. of Calgary is a useful tool or a risky invitationColloquy: Join an online discussion about whether writing computer viruses can be taught responsibly and whether it is appropriate to do so in a computer-security curriculum.By BROCK READ
When the University of Calgary decided to offer a course teaching seniors in its computer-science program to write viruses, the Canadian institution heralded it as a bold step into the future of
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