Linux infection proves Windows malware monopoly is over

[Digimer]

On 10-06-14 10:31 AM, Michael Lauzon wrote:
> Well, isn't this an interesting turn of events:
>
> "Every time I write about Windows security software, I get a
> predictable flood of responses from Linux advocates who claim that
> they don’t need any such protection. Today comes a shining example of
> why they’re wrong.
>
> "If you downloaded and installed the open-source Unreal IRC server in
> the last 8 months or so, you’ve been pwned. Here’s the official
> announcement:
>
> 'Hi all,
>
> 'This is very embarrassing…
>
> 'We found out that the Unreal3.2.8.1.tar.gz file on our mirrors has
> been replaced quite a while ago with a version with a backdoor
> (trojan) in it.
>
> 'This backdoor allows a person to execute ANY command with the
> privileges of the user running the ircd. The backdoor can be executed
> regardless of any user restrictions (so even if you have passworded
> server or hub that doesn’t allow any users in).'"
>
>
> http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/linux-infection-proves-windows-malware-monopoly-is-over/2206

This isn't a virus in the traditional sense. It didn't spread, it was 
embedded in a package. It's still a big deal, but it should be discussed 
for what it is.

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