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Non-Windows attacks on the rise
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.
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.
User Comments (2)
Post a comment| nimd4 on April 23, 2006 9:06 PM | It looks like Micro$oft programmers are getting busy with Vist@ dates approaching ..
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| DragonMaster on April 24, 2006 5:50 PM | 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...
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