More malware in the source? Could be…
The other day, we discussed a little bit the recent issue discovered in the the UnrealIRCd server where someone had compromised the source distribution to insert a nasty rootkit. It’s an interesting event, and there’s still plenty of shakeup about it. This morning, I came across someone asking the question of how much more of this type of activity might be out there that we just...
Read MoreLinux malware festering since 2009: reviewing the impact
Apparently the folks who maintain the UnrealIRC [it's an IRC server - Internet Relay Chat - for gabbing it up with your friends] just noticed that they’ve had remote control software included in the distribution since 2009 and didn’t notice until just now. Whoops.Apparently the infected software got picked up by at least one major distribution for inclusion in the default package...
Read MoreHow likely is this really?
A recently discovered piece of malware that infects both Windows and Linux systems has been analyzed by Kaspersky. The media is all fired up about this, giving it international coverage and even inspiring commentary from SANS. Given the attention, it begs the question, “how likely is it that a cross-platform worm or virus will actually survive and prosper?” Despite what some other...
Read MoreLong on bigotry, short on facts
This article from BetaDot came across my inbox this morning. When I saw the title, “Linux Vs. Windows Security: How About The Truth?”, I was very interested. I think there’s an opportunity here for someone to “crack the nut open.” There are two camps out there: the “Linux is more secure” and the “Windows is more secure.” Both are vocal,...
Read MoreIBM, SuSE secure Linux">IBM, SuSE secure Linux
“Linux took another step in its evolution Tuesday when IBM and SuSE Linux announced that the open source operating system had achieved an international security certification used by the federal government.”
Read MoreTuesday September 7, 2010
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