News Antivirus vendors await major Linux worm

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  1. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    So they captalize on their new Linux Antiviral products. Nice move guys - wait until the Penguinista's are over a barrel before throwing them a life line. This from VNUNet:

    Although some Linux antivirus software is now available, vendors are waiting for a major attack before pushing their wares.

    Many have developed Unix antivirus products, but are only now moving to Linux to deal with potential threats to businesses running both Windows and open source software.

    Network Associates recently released its first Linux server antivirus software, citing the need to stop the transmission through Linux servers of malicious code aimed at Windows.


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