>You really think so? I know it's not exactly on the scale of MyDoom (I >for one am not worried as I never download MP3s anyway) but it's still >a threat.
Well they did say that the same exploit could be used in GIFs and JPEGs. I think everyone using anything newer than System 6 opens those. >Not really - it is if anything a proof that methods of breaking into OS >X have been found. It's also a warning shot across the bows of the so >far (I'm sad to say) ignorant Mac community who sit on their high horse >and pontificate about never getting viruses. |'m afraid the best way to >get run down by a bus is to stand in the road saying you never get run >over by busses, if you catch my drift... What is more many Mac users >seem to be totally unaware that they could, in a certain set of >circumstances, unwittingly forward a Windows user a virus without >knowing. I don't care how good Macs are it's *not* a Windows users >fault for using Windows when they get a virus. It might be their fault >for not protecting them but if Mac users keep harping on at them like >we do now boy are they gonna kill themselves laughing when half the Mac >OS X users on the planet get a virus and can't deal with it. *Take >Notice* Good call. Once someone manages to write a SoBig-like virus for OS X the mac community could be hit pretty hard if unprepared. Robin Ashe There are 10 types of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who don't. _______________________________________________________________________ Dreaming of a Swiss Account? Get it here: http://freemail.swissinfo.org -- Unsupported OS X is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Unsupported OS X list info <http://lowendmac.com/lists/unsupported.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive <http://www.mail-archive.com/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
