AFAIK, there are NO viruses on Linux. There was an "annoucement" of a virus
(from McAfee, the anti-virus software vendors!) but it turned out to be
basically a program that allowed universal root access if you're stupid enough
to run it.
Universal access to source code means that writing viruses just aren't any
fun. Everybody can see what you did, who did it, and how it was done. Or maybe
Linux users just aren't brain-dead enough to write viruses.
I don't know about "security" software - I'm assuming you mean network
security, and that's a BIG subject!
On 22-Jan-99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> To Whom,
>
> At present, what are the virus and security programs for Linux. If
> possible, please list all the available/dependable and cost/non-costly?
>
> Must all programs rely on MD5 to search out a virus string or can all
> programs be searched for a virus string automatically?
>
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>
> Signed,
> Inquisitive and Concerned
>
> P.'S. Detailed Documentation(s) and Sample(s) are more than welcome!
>
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