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Non-Windows attacks on the rise

By Derek Sooman

On April 23, 2006, 3:28 PM

Malware attacks against operating systems other than Windows are on the rise, according to a Kaspersky Lab report. As alternate platforms become more popular, malware writers are turning their hand to attacking the likes of Linux and other UNIX like operating systems. Issues with Mac OS X may also rise.

Malware targeting Unix-type systems is similar to malicious programs targeting Windows, except the former typically uses a backdoor to gain system access, the report said. Malware aimed at Unix usually contains packers, used to hinder the detection of malicious programs.

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  1. April 23, 2006 9:06 PM
    nimd4 said:
    It looks like Micro$oft programmers are getting busy with Vist@ dates approaching ..
    Reply
  2. April 24, 2006 5:50 PM
    DragonMaster said:
    Again don't download anything, download your updates, use a firewall and you should be OK.It's the same with Windows and Mac OS. An other thing with Windows AND MacOS X is not to use IE also...
    Reply

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