Linux malware

[lojikal]

Not one of he most popular topic among the World of Windows but never the less an important one.


The Linux operating system, Unix and other Unix-like computer operating systems are generally regarded as well-protected — but not immune from — computer viruses. According to advocates like Scott Granneman, Linux provides better protection compared to Microsoft Windows.[1]

There has not yet been a widespread Linux malware threat of the type that Microsoft Windows software faces; this is commonly attributed to the malware's lack of root access and fast updates to most Linux vulnerabilities.[2] These are the equivalents of User Account Control and Windows Update in modern Windows operating systems.

The number of malicious programs — including viruses, Trojans, and other threats — specifically written for Linux has been on the increase in recent years and more than doubled during 2005 from 422 to 863.[3]

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[NOKIA 3650]

Not one of the most popular topic among the World of Linux but never the less an important one.

Fixed.


I honestly don't feel its fair to compare Linux vs. Windows in this manner.

[g2cris]

Fixed.


I honestly don't feel its fair to compare Linux vs. Windows in this manner.

LOL @ Fixed. Classic.

[marl30]

From what I've heard, it is the fact that Linux is being maintained by a wide community of programmers that makes it less susceptible to virus than Windows. Therefore, if a threat was to emerge, it would get fixed, and updates and patches would be released even before many of us would hear about the threat.

[skytechja]

From what I've heard, it is the fact that Linux is being maintained by a wide community of programmers that makes it less susceptible to virus than Windows. Therefore, if a threat was to emerge, it would get fixed, and updates and patches would be released even before many of us would hear about the threat.

VERY TRUE....
i need to get more familiar with it though
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[Anthon]

Well Mac OSX has been exposed so I guess it's a matter of time before Linux feels the blunt of malicious programmers......

[carey]

The day linux gets vulnerable is the day you have to agree to a license to use everything; you don't have to compile any application and you can't patch or change specific lines in code before compiling your own app.