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Linux Virus Alert

Posted by timothy on from the poisoned-herring-or-red-herring dept.

marcjw writes: "I don't see many of these (Linux virus alerts). In fact none in the six months or so since I've switched from MS. Maybe that's why this story from newsbytes caught my eye. At any rate, I'm not sure if this poses much of a threat to the general Linux community but it's always best to be forewarned."

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  1. What about... by bjsvec · · Score: 2, Redundant

    ./configure
    make
    su -
    make install

    I'm sure everyone doesnt audit every line of code
    before doing this...

    -b

  2. Once again proving.. by _aa_ · · Score: 4, Redundant

    ...the only real security hole is 'User Error'.

  3. Re:Windows Compatibility by ImaLamer · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Service pack one is already out... wait, I get it.

    Funny, not redundant!

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    Get your Unix fortune now!
  4. Re:Not via email you dont you wascally wabbit by drewbradford · · Score: 0, Redundant

    [The virus] infects programs written for Linux, an alternative to Microsoft's Windows.

  5. Re:No need to worry by fuali · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Me, too. And I personally run and admin windows 2000 boxes. Not being Comprimised has to do with maintaining a box, Keeping up with security patches, and not being stupid.