ClamAv: is anyone paying attention?

[drew einhorn]

On 11/20/06, Peter Garrett <peter.garrett at optusnet.com.au> wrote:

> I guess this isn't what you want to hear, but.... try reading this URL.
> It's intelligent and convincing.
>
> http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus#virus
>

I agree that Linux is much a much more secure enviornment,
but the linked document paints far too rosy a picture.  And at
the present time linux viruses are a NEARLY insignificant threat.

But, have you ever heard the term, "privilege escalation"?

Sooner or later, we WILL be hit with the first big linux virus outbreak.

-- 
Drew Einhorn