The virus/worm is dependent on the Windows Scripting Host (Windows Security
Hole). The major cause for concern for linux admins is that if your users are
clueless Windows users and use Outlook as their mail client you can get
swamped with a lot of crap email. All other stories of it being ported to
linux/Unix are a hoax, as of 4/8/2000.
--- Michael Holt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pj wrote:
> >
> > I know the guru's already know the "Love Bug" copycat has been ported to
> > Linux, so this isn't for you.
> >
> > The new versions are called "Jokes" and "Mother's Day Order
> > Confirmation." The bad news for Linux users is if you read your mail in
> > /root and NOT as /user - you are vunerable. Nuff said.
> >
> > Pj
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> I was under the impression that 'love bug' was written using VB sript
> and took advantage of the scripting host in Outlook Express... how then
> would that affect Linux?
>
> Mike
> --
> ==========================
> Michael Holt
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Kirkland, WA
> ==========================
> The Penguins are coming!!!
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