Is there any way to find a complete and up-to-date virus and spyware signatures and information?

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I’m developing an antivirus engine and I need a complete virus definition database containing signatures and information, is there any resource for this.
How security development companies like Kaspersky and Norton collects virus and spyware signatures and information.

Posted 29-Apr-10 7:31am

Amin Amani

Updated 29-Apr-10 8:16am

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Michel Godfroid · Answer 1 · 2010-04-29T07:35:00

Same answer. These companies do original research, and expect to be payed for it. http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/18/46/[^]
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