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Beware 'Fedora-Redhat' Fake Security Alert
rixdaffy writes "I just received an email from the 'Redhat Security Team' telling me that I needed to download some tar file from fedora-redhat.com. Besides the fact that I don't use Red Hat/Fedora, I immediately smelled something fishy. Maybe it's not the first trojan targeted at Linux users, but together with the official sounding domain, it could trick some users into downloading and running the binary. It looks like Red Hat is already aware of the issue." According to Red Hat's page, "These emails tell users to download and run an update from a users home directory. This fake update appears to contain malicious code." Update: 10/25 01:32 GMT by T : One borked link, unborked.
I really need some of you guys resume's. I should be hiring for linux tech around February.
SimonTek
Do you know if there's a cure for this?
yes, find a 2 by four about 6 feet in length, stand with your feet firmly on the ground and rapidly bash yourself in the head until you become one of the drooling masses.
this is the only cure.
Do not look at laser with remaining good eye.