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Linux Worm Spreading, Many Systems Vulnerable

Posted by timothy on from the patchy-patchy dept.

sverrehu writes "A GNU/Linux worm exploiting a bug in OpenSSL spreads through vulnerable Apache web servers, according to Symantec. The worm, which was first reported in Europe, targets several popular Linux distributions. See also the SecurityFocus vulnerability listing for the OpenSSL bug." sionide also writes: "Netcraft recently published a report which explains that a large portion of Apache systems are still unpatched (halfway down). To protect yourself please upgrade to OpenSSL 0.9.6g."

3 of 546 comments (clear)

  1. Finally by SpanishInquisition · · Score: 5, Funny

    Linux can compete with Microsoft.

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  2. Re:Linux is losing an important edge by madenosine · · Score: 5, Funny

    it was only a matter of time before hackers showed an interest in this OS

    hackers? interested in linux?! no way!

    ...it had to be said

  3. Re:Glad to see Redhat helping out...themselves by zulux · · Score: 3, Funny

    Microsoft doesn't charge for updates, patches, and service packs.

    Funny that, I thought I paid Microsoft $135 for Windows 98. Perhaps I'm just imaging it. Oh well, I look forward to receiving the free versions of Windows that you seem to think are out there.

    Oh wait. Then I realise that your just full of BS. Hell, even Office 2000 SP2 disables installations of Office 2000 that are useing known "pirated" instalation keys. So much for "free."

    Jesus, I just drank half a bottle of wine, fucked my girfriend, fired up the Thinkpad and noticed your BS, and I still make more sense than you.

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    Moneyed corporations, non-working 'poor' and criminal prisoners are turning productive citizens into tax-slaves.