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Virus Writers Look Ahead: Target 64-bit Windows

Posted by timothy on from the yes-ma'am-just-testing-your-alarm-system dept.

Ashcrow writes "A new virus, named W64.Shruggle.1318 by Symantec, is being 'tested' on AMD64 machines running 64-bit Windows. While it is not currently a danger to 64-bit Windows users, it does show that virus writers are looking toward the future. The exploitable software in questions is currently unreleased outside of beta. News.com has the full article."

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  1. Beta testing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Where can I sign up for beta testing!?

    1. Re:Beta testing by Riktov · · Score: 5, Funny

      With viruses, beta testing signs up for YOU!

  2. Re:It's a good thing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    Burn them at stake! Lynch'em! Make them watch Liza Minelli!

    Your humanitarian side is showing through. Please make them watch Liza Minelli first, not last.