[ubuntu-uk] Phishing and linux

[ged]

Mac wrote:
> I'm not sure what to make of comments about phishing sites I came across 
> here
>
> http://www.theregister.com/2007/10/03/ebay_paypal_online_banking/
>
> as follows:
>
> "These things are incredibly sophisticated, and when they take over a 
> computer, most [users] don't know it," he said. 
>   
Ged Byrom wrote:

What's the chance of being taken over by these things ?
How can I check for root kits on linux ?

Ged.