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To: Nachum
Crikey! I'll have to closely watch this computer for infestations, no doubt!

Why, the malware might think this is a "Windows" computer somehow and attempt to subtly run an ".exe" or ".com" file here, and THEN where would I be? (Psst! What's a "Windows" computer? "Windows" makes computers?)

Especially since neither of those types of files will run on this computer or any other I have connected to the web, and all personal and critical data is stored on powered-down backup drives and totally inaccessible to any device until I both power them on and then power on the hub to connect them to any computer. Never done when anything is online, and usually with a complete power-off and then restart first while in the meantime making certain that all internet connections are inactive or unpowered.

Next I expect them to set off a "Mac" executable against these machines!

(Please excuse while I go off into a corner and laugh hysterically for awhile...)

8 posted on 12/25/2013 7:04:41 PM PST by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the mooslimbs trying to kill them-)
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To: Utilizer

This malware requires use user action to install. They use social engineering to get people to open the attachment.

Now please explain why those non-windows machine are safe if a user approves an action while using an account with admin access?


12 posted on 12/25/2013 7:11:50 PM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: ShadowAce

bump


39 posted on 12/25/2013 8:04:31 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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