"Michael ODonnell" writes:
>
> Those who use terms like "immune" or "virus-proof" when
> discussing Linux do everybody a disservice since neither
> is true. We are, for now, statistically less likely to be
> compromised because there aren't as many of us and because
> privilege separation has bee
Any recommended solutions for risk reduction?
0. How about running your browser as a different user? That way it does
not have root nor the ability to access your home directory.I have done
this when traveling. It may be better to make it a SOP.
- I could also use a custom theme for one
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Ben Scott wrote:
> /cue the little girl from Poltergeist: "They're here..."
>
> "Multi-platform backdoor malware targets Windows, Mac and Linux users"
> http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/07/11/backdoor-malware/
>
>
I've found the only thing I need a java app
Those who use terms like "immune" or "virus-proof" when
discussing Linux do everybody a disservice since neither
is true. We are, for now, statistically less likely to be
compromised because there aren't as many of us and because
privilege separation has been more the custom with us than
with Wi
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Ben Scott wrote:
> /cue the little girl from Poltergeist: "They're here..."
>
> "Multi-platform backdoor malware targets Windows, Mac and Linux users"
> http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/07/11/backdoor-malware/
>
Gist of the story, you need to use anti-virus
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Ben Scott wrote:
> /cue the little girl from Poltergeist: "They're here..."
>
> "Multi-platform backdoor malware targets Windows, Mac and Linux users"
> http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/07/11/backdoor-malware/
>
> -- Ben
>
Sounds like Java is finally livin
/cue the little girl from Poltergeist: "They're here..."
"Multi-platform backdoor malware targets Windows, Mac and Linux users"
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/07/11/backdoor-malware/
-- Ben
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