>> I wasn't suggesting that this exploit could be used to create a SoBig like >> virus, all I was saying is that once one is made (regardless of what it >exploits) >> it could be a major issue if the mac community doesn't take the appropriate >> precautions. > >The class of viruses that sobig is a member of depend on the cross-zone >problems that are unique (so far) to IE and IE-derived applications like >Outlook. >
yes, but notice this part of my reply: (regardless of what it exploits) I don't care what the specific exploits that are used right now are. All systems have vulnerabilities, and once someone puts the time into making a virus as sophisticated and fast spreading as SoBig for OS X there will be some serious problems if the Mac community doesn't pay more attention to security issues and address these issues seriously. Pointing out the fact that Windows has more vulnerabilities is irrelevant, all it takes is 1 vulnerability on the mac. Mac users should be taking advantage of the fact that currently OS X is more secure than windows and proactively ensuring their security instead of just sitting on rhetoric. (The last part wasn't directed at anyone in particular). 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
