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Posted on March 26th, 2008 at 5:10 am
The Linux operating system is not immune to virus infections, although Linux-specific viruses are extremely rare. Linux servers face more risk of virus attack than Linux desktops. That said, IT security and control firm Sophos recently issued a warning about potential virus infections targeting Linux servers that could pose risks to the Linux operating system. Sophos researchers warned Linux users of the importance of properly securing their Linux systems following findings from SophosLabs that a 6-year-old threat known as "Linux/Rst-B" is still infecting computers and servers.
Wake up folks just as the users of Mac’s found out the more users of a OS the more visibility the higher the chances are that some morons will sit down and figure out how to screw with it, Baldy
Linux: A Tempting Target for Malware?
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