I think it's also useful to note that "virus" and "malware" are not synonymous. For intance, SQL injections will work on a vulnerable browser with a vulnerable database, regardless of the OS. Rootkits exist for Linux that work well. There are still programs around that allow buffer overflows.
There are essentially no viable Windows-type viruses because Windows-type viruses are an artifact of Windows. There is, however, plenty of malware to go around. Just check your ssh and ftp logs. billo On Thu, 13 Oct 2011, Roy wrote:
You use the root account for everything? This is highly inadvisable. You should use your user account for everything and only use root as needed. Using root for everything is asking for trouble. Viruses are the least of your problems. Let me count the ways you can mess up your computer. Also a malicious person could use a script, install a key logger and steal your identity. Mama says, "Stupid is as stupid does" - Forrest Gump Roy On Oct 11, 2011 6:27 PM, "Fujiwara Kaito" <[email protected]> wrote: I have heard that Linux computer viruses exist, but I have never had to deal with any, I also do not know of anyone who has had the problem. (I have never even read reports of a virus infecting Linux) I use the root account for everything, so I had avast! for Linux for awhile. (recently got rid of it when cleaning up) Has anyone ever here ever had any problems with Viruses in Linux, or had any removed by any of the various anti virus utilities for Linux? It really doesn't seem like anything to worry about, but some "experts" try to push anti virus utilities on Linux. (it seems they just want people to use their product) Thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup References can be found at: http://goo.gl/anqri Please remember to abide by our list rules (http://tinyurl.com/LUG-Rules or http://cdn.fsdev.net/List-Rules.pdf) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup References can be found at: http://goo.gl/anqri Please remember to abide by our list rules (http://tinyurl.com/LUG-Rules or http://cdn.fsdev.net/List-Rules.pdf)
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