[Leaplist] New Virus!!

[Ray Brunkow]

Ram K. Singh wrote:
> I just read a new virus is spreading, should we Linux users be fearful?

Only in that stupid businesses that are infected use MS Windows and may 
contain personal information like bank accounts, SSN, etc... and that 
information can be stolen via this virus.  Well that is still 
speculation as no one knows exactly what this virus is going to do as it 
has not been "activated" yet.

Also once it does go live and IF it becomes a botnet, as is suspected, 
then it will have the power of all of those computers for DDoS attacks, 
spam, etc... none are good for ANY internet user.
>
> Ram
>
> Published January 24, 2009 08:25 pm - If you’ve never heard the words 
> “Conficker” or “Downadup,” wait a few hours. They’re rapidly becoming 
> household words for personal computer owners. Various major newspapers 
> and television news shows report the latest computer worm might now 
> infect as many as 10 million computers worldwide.
>
> Computer worm called 'real threat'
>
> http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_024202508.html
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Raymond L. Brunkow
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Choong Sil Kwan TaekwonDo Federation


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