[NTLUG:Discuss] Virus / Worm problems

[Kenneth Loafman]

Terry Henderson wrote:
> TRUE or FALSE?:
> 
> For Linux users; virus / worms are not a problem and never will be.

FALSE

There are rootkits and browser flaws that hit Linux as well.  As the
unwashed masses start using it in an insecure way, there will be bots
and other problems, just like any other system.

A lot of Linux's security is the maturity of the user and the lack of
penetration in the market (why go for a small target when the big target
is easier to hit?).  When the Linux user base dematures, we will be in
the same boat as Windows.

...Ken