On Wed, 2005-02-16 at 00:27, Johnathan Bailes wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:47:44 -0800, jdow <jdow@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Rootkits exist. Need I say more?
> > {^_^}
> >
> >
>
> Ok, in that case pretty much the only anti-virus software you need on
> a desktop linux box is chkrootkit.
>
Add to that tripwire and you have a fairly decent IDT for the system.
> Is it just my sysadmin background or doesn't everyone run this?
>
I think it is the sysadmin background. I suspect most people don't run
these programs.
> Delegating user authority does make it more secure and he has a good point.
>
> In fact, I am sorely afraid the first "linux virus" will be aimed at
> the ubuntu set and those who have not disabled frickin sudo.
That would be in the bag of tricks to use in trying to take over a
system. Of course if sudo is properly set up the damage should be
contained still. But I have seen people open sudo up for everything.
:(
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