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Linux gains virus armour
Talkback There were no Linux worms/viruses for 2003/2004. Previous Linux worms/viruses were extremely ineffective. This is not very necessary but more security is always welcome.
[June 7, 2004, 20:33]
Debunking Some Linux Myths
Blog Comment Linux security is the claim that Windows has more incidents of viruses, worms, Trojans and other problems because malicious hackers tend to confine their activities to breaking into the software with the largest installed base.
[October 26, 2009, 11:39]
Debunking Some Linux Myths
Blog Comment Linux security is the claim that Windows has more incidents of viruses, worms, Trojans and other problems because malicious hackers tend to confine their activities to breaking into the software with the largest installed base.
[October 26, 2009, 13:19]
How to talk to Microsoft about Linux
Talkback The case scenario pointed here about 70% of web-servers running Apache but only a few sucessful worms just states how the "but if more people ran Linux.is very flawed. Linux Client machines (non-servers) just won't be able to catch and spread...
[June 15, 2004, 2:23]
How to talk to Microsoft about Linux
Talkback Apache on Linux) would be ravaged by worms and trojans but it isn't. If market share is the determining factor for targeting by virus/worms, shouldn't the Internet be down for long periods of time since the "bad guys" have the source for these...
[June 14, 2004, 23:57]
The Cheese worm: A welcome helper?
News Over the last few months, Linux worms have spread across the Internet, infecting systems with unpatched security holes. Such worms work by exploiting vulnerabilities in applications that run on Linux, such as file-transfer applications, Internet...
[May 17, 2001, 9:56]
Virus writers get Slapper happy
News While the worst attacks -- Code Red and Nimda -- have been against Microsoft's Web server, Linux servers have been compromised by worms in several moderate incidents, starting with the Ramen worm and moving on to the latest Slapper worm.
[October 7, 2002, 7:44]
How to talk to Microsoft about Linux
Talkback Total Costs: with Windows OS: $500.00 + continual problems due to virii/worms/trojans/etc.upgrade costs for new versions of the OS.with Linux OS: $26.00 (never had a virus/worm/trojan/etc.problem and OS upgrades and enhancements are free for life)
[June 23, 2004, 20:04]
Web ripe for massive worm attack
News While the spread of destructive worms gets a great deal of public notice, Prettejohn said that worms actually serve a valuable function in making the Web more secure. Worms are disruptive, but they do tend to flush out any covert activity that may...
[July 1, 2002, 12:21]
Slapper worm takes on new forms
News The worm's threat appeared to level off and decline last week, after it had infected only around 15,000 machines -- far short of more disastrous worms such as Code Red, which hit 400,000 computers. F-Secure said that this was probably due to system...
[September 25, 2002, 14:58]
Gartner warns against sticking solely to Microsoft
News The Gartner research note agrees that diversity comes at a cost, but it adds that companies that were hit by the SQL Slammer and MSBlast worms may need to consider diversifying as an additional defence against future attacks.
[October 9, 2003, 10:15]
Linux worm on the loose
Talkback I had a look at the numbers of linux viruses (and worms) out there in a virus database, and I discovered that this worm raises the number of these things on GNU/Linux by 10%. At least with GNU/Linux, you can see what the code is and what it is doing.
[November 9, 2005, 12:17]
Linux gains virus armour
News The technology is designed to block vulnerabilities that viruses and worms use to spread, but operating system support is required for NX to work. Linux seller Red Hat and chipmaker Intel released prototype Linux software this week to support a...
[June 7, 2004, 9:10]
Ballmer's bullish outlook
Talkback spyware-programs and more than 10 virus, worms etc.within 15 minutes. Fact: ms still didn't manage to provide really effective protection against virus, worms, spywares, etc. Not even once I had to put up with virus, worms spyware or whatever.
[June 12, 2005, 0:13]
Linux servers 'attacked more often'
Talkback We all know, for instance, that the main security issue of the past year has been the proliferation of microsoft worms and virii, one after another. One must spend a bit more effort to obtain a linux powered system - so ms windows is indeed the...
[February 21, 2004, 1:33]
Linux servers 'attacked more often'
News According to the study, the most secure OS turned out to be BSD (Berkley Software Distribution) and Mac OS X.mi2g said its study focused on "overt digital attacks" and did not include other methods of intrusion such as viruses and worms.
[February 20, 2004, 10:30]
F-Secure gives Linux an antivirus injection
Talkback There have been worms that have targeted Linux as a single component of an overall propagation scheme, and only a few of those. Where did you get your information on Linux virii? There are most assuredly *not* 500 Linux virii in the wild or...
[March 25, 2004, 21:24]
Microsoft trials licence-checking programme
Talkback Hang on.the whole linux doesn't have any viruses or worms, so it must be more secure than windows doesn't wash. A.write a virus/worm for Linux and annoy 7 people Virus/Worm creators are after the 'biggest bang' causing as much trouble as possible...
[September 22, 2004, 15:21]
Sorry I spoke...
Talkback I seem to have opened a can or worms here. I fully realise the underlying differences between Windows and Linux. However, when you look at the additional applications you need when you start working on photos, Web Site design, music, I just find...
[April 27, 2009, 17:23]
Is Linux as vulnerable as Windows?
News Also contrary to popular wisdom, Unix- and Linux-based systems are just as vulnerable to viruses, Trojan horses, and worms," Aberdeen's report states. Turning the heat up another notch on a long-simmering debate, the Aberdeen Group has published a...
[February 24, 2003, 10:08]
