[ILUG-Cochin.org] Virus on GNU/Linux?

[gingerjoos]

On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 6:59 AM, <vikhrakula at asianetindia.com> wrote:
>
> It could be a FUD..
not really :) like the author says, a virus by definition is not a
windows program. Due to various reasons Linux virii are limited in
variety and number, that's all :) maybe there are even POSIX compliant
virii that can hit any UNIX :D

> If we shut off all ports and run as an normal user for day to day
> activities and use no-script in firefox..and all with no flash/pdf or
> java plugins..and SElinux on ..its nearly impossible to get in..

or out! ;)

maybe we should stop using the net altogether ;)


> But security is a process not a product..But virus in linux is a big
> FUD..as of now..may be lazy guys who run as root for browsing/net
> access..they are asking for it..!!
Absolutely. Some users are used to there being no "root" in other
operating systems. Other users can't bear the inconvenience of running
sudo/su to run stuff whenever they need to run root :)



Anirudh


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