I heard this long ago from a colleague that Linux is the preferred OS because its free from virus. Never knew why is it free from virus's. This article just updated my knowledge on the subject. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/198686/linux_trojan_raises_malware_concerns.html
Here is the excerpt:
1. Linux makes up less than two percent of the overall OS market and isn't a target worth pursuing for attackers.
2. The way the Linux OS is written makes it harder to exploit a vulnerability, and that because its open source vulnerabilities are fixed in hours rather than months.
3. Linux is not impervious to attack.
4. Implement similar security controls and policies for Linux as you have in place for Windows systems and you can prevent being pwned by a backdoor Trojan.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/195890/symantec_study_mischaracterizes_linux_spam.html says:-
f you are a Linux administrator, make sure your systems do not have open mail relays available to be exploited by botnets to distribute spam e-mail messages.
Interesting!!
Here is the excerpt:
1. Linux makes up less than two percent of the overall OS market and isn't a target worth pursuing for attackers.
2. The way the Linux OS is written makes it harder to exploit a vulnerability, and that because its open source vulnerabilities are fixed in hours rather than months.
3. Linux is not impervious to attack.
4. Implement similar security controls and policies for Linux as you have in place for Windows systems and you can prevent being pwned by a backdoor Trojan.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/195890/symantec_study_mischaracterizes_linux_spam.html says:-
f you are a Linux administrator, make sure your systems do not have open mail relays available to be exploited by botnets to distribute spam e-mail messages.
Interesting!!
Comments
Post a Comment