04-08-2006, 09:01 AM
A cross platform virus :blinkie:
full article: http://computerworld.com/securitytopics/...30,00.html
Quote: Kaspersky Labs is reporting a new proof-of-concept virus capable of infecting both Windows and Linux systems.
The cross-platform virus is relatively simple and appears to have a low impact, according to Kaspersky. Even so, it could be a sign that virus writers are beginning to research ways of writing new code capable of infecting multiple platforms, said Shane Coursen, senior technical consultant at Kaspersky.
In a note on its Web site, the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) in Bethesda, Md,. said the new virus Âis a sign the cross-platform aspects are becoming important. As the developers of viruses continue to research this, we will see more cross-platform malware come about in the future.Â...
ÂFor those thinking their Âpet computer is invulnerable to the virus threat -- itÂs not, SANS said...
full article: http://computerworld.com/securitytopics/...30,00.html