first known polymorphic metamorphic virus for win

[Grinnin Reaper]

And this one is legit SPAM;) http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/linux.simile.html SPAMscary ain't it. SPAMJust glad this variant isn't destructive. SPAM

Subject line should include "and Linux" SPAMto many characheters not even space.

[Keefe]

I am pretty sure that a linux machine cannot be infected with a virus... SPAMAnyone else have any comments on that?

[Grinnin Reaper]

According to Symantec it can. SPAMAny computer can be infected with some kind of virus or another I believe. SPAMLinux just hasn't been hit because a linux virus will infect about 3% as many people or less as a standard Windows virus. SPAMPeople writing viruses want a large impact so normally they'll go for the larger user base (windows). SPAMWhen Linux is more popular you'll see more viruses for it. SPAM

[Keefe]

Yeah, however, there is no way that linux can be infected with a virus unless you intentionaly install it as root.

[Grinnin Reaper]

I see what you're saying and that's true for the most part. SPAMBut what if it exploits buffer overflows and the like to escalate it's privlege's. SPAMI think with the right (or wrong depending on your mindset). SPAMI believe at any level they could be dangerous. SPAMIt's just going to take a lot more effort to do and no little "script kiddie" will be able to download virus toolkits and make a new one. SPAMThey'll need to be built from scratch by knowledgeable people. SPAMJust MHO.

[rivergod]

Polymorphic, Metamorphic, You are Polysyllabic Geeks! SPAMAll you need to do is throw in the occassional Phase Inverter, or Plasma flow conduit and this conversation could be on Star Trek! SPAMLOL ;D SPAMI Love It! SPAM(Oh No! SPAMI just realized I understood most of it too, SPAMI'm becoming one too, AArrgghhh......) ;D

[MIK3]

sorry about my ignorance, but what are Polysyllabic Geeks? SPAMif i were informed on them i would know what this thread is about, and that is why im askin... ::)

[rivergod]

Polysyllabic=multiple syllables in words used, and it might help to follow the topic.....

[Grinnin Reaper]

Yhea rivergod it's infective, isn't it. SPAMJust remember to invert the dilithum crystals and never cross the beams or your blow the flux capacitor. SPAM??? Oh well that's as much sense as I can make without my Mt. Dew in the morning.