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Maybe not so safe in the Linux world

  • 18-01-2001 12:29PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭✭


    Hundreds, - perhaps thousands, of Linux servers have been compromised by a new worm known as "Ramen".

    http://www.msnbc.com/news/517622.asp

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  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 10,501 Mod ✭✭✭✭ecksor


    <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bard:
    Hundreds, - perhaps thousands, of Linux servers have been compromised by a new worm known as "Ramen".
    </font>

    This has been going around for a few days now. Check the incidents@securityfocus.com archives for more details. Check for a /usr/src/.poop directory to see if you are affected.


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