Making software as bullet-proof as possible is, of course, always important, but I think this idea is great. I hope other vendors sign on and add more money to the pot.
Virus writers are repulisive little slugs that should be reviled by all decent human beings. If this deters thism and helps catch them, I'm all for it.
The next step is to toughen the penalty phase for those who are caught. A slap on the wrist in unacceptable. Throw them in real prison for a while. Also, fine them for the full amount of damage caused by their handiwork. Example, Stupidchild Virusidiot writes a worm that causes $100,000,000 in damage. When caught, he is sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $100,000,000 fine.
Jeff
If your mind is too open your brains will fall out...