Re: Linux Virus
On Thu, Mar 29, 2001 at 12:55:16PM +1000, Mark Devin wrote:
> Does anyone know anything further on this new W32.Winux virus.
> Check out this link:
> http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-5329436.html?tag=st.cn.1.lthd
>
> Surely this virus cannot overwrite executables that require root
> permission? Or can it?
No, if this virus actually exists (and I doubt its true, or even
particularly threatening), it can only affect your files. Unless you are
in the bad habit of reading email as root, and executing random
attachments manually.
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