Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Joshua Judson Rosen
"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

Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread David Ohlemacher
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

Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Tom Buskey
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

Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Michael ODonnell
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

Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Greg Rundlett (freephile)
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

Re: Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Ted Roche
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

Malware for Linux

2012-07-13 Thread Ben Scott
/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 ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnh