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To: discostu
Aside from Klez, other major threats affecting Linux/UNIX platforms are the Lion.worm, the OSF.8759 virus, Slapper, Scalper, Linux.Svat, and the BoxPoison virus—just to mention a few.

That's better... you're up to Jun 25, 2003, but one of the more salient of the mere EIGHT comments on this article is this one:

While pretty much everything this article says is technically true, it's presented in a way that is misleading. This article is, unfortunately, mostly the consequence of major computer security firms (such as those listed as offering antivirus solutions for Linux) beginning to spread FUD about Unix/Linux security to pad their own sales revenue in an emerging market.

Another interesting comment is this one, very familiar to OS X Mac users:

THe point is that once devlopers begin to focus their resources on Linux/Unix, then it will be as Microsoft is now. Had the tide run the other way back in the early 80's, then Linux might well be the current OS of choise AND the target of malicious folks around the world where as Windows would be sitting in the back ground calmly saying "Not to worry, I am safe"

I think the more you brag about the lack of malware written for Linux, the greater the chance is that you will attract the attention of some one who write one just for spite.

Gee, they Linux/Unix world is ALSO still waiting... tick, tick, tick

By the way, Klez was a Windows virus.

74 posted on 11/06/2009 4:09:15 AM PST by Swordmaker (Remember, the proper pronunciation of IE is "AAAAIIIIIEEEEEEE!)
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To: Swordmaker

Looks to me like this thread has run its course... I don’t think we’ll see any more useful responses from the Win-fanboys. So I’m outta here... have a good day...


81 posted on 11/06/2009 7:30:54 AM PST by dayglored (Listen, strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!)
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