So you think Linux is impervious?...<g>...I'll bet I know a
couple of guys who could sneak something in on you if they
tried...no computer or platform is impervious as so many
have found who posted the challenge for any hacker to break
into their 'new' security system.
The Happy99 appears to be an unwaanted fireworks type
display....easy enough to detect and get rid of....the
people who know better simply don't open up everything that
is sent to them...I've been at it for +20 years and never
gotten an infection or had serious problems because I open
nothing I don't expect and fully know about ahead of
time...anyway.. Seasons Greetings!
Frank Earl wrote:
>
> "Jerry W. Decker" wrote:
>
> > NIGEL, Are you aware you're computer is infected with the
> > HAPPY99.EXE VIRUS?
>
> It's days like this that make me estatic that I run Linux.
>
> It's basically a _lot_ harder for someone to pull this
> sort of BS for a properly ran Linux box. Not impossible-
> you could have a trojan horse/worm do something like this,
> but it would be limited in the amount of damage that it
> could do to a machine because of security services in
> the OS.
>
> Linux is not for everyone (well, not yet anyhow...) but if
> you're willing to put in some effort in learning something
> new, I think you'll be pleased with the results.
>
> Check out http://www.li.org to get more info.
>
> --
> Frank Earl
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