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Re: [LUG] Windows worm to attack SCO



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On Wednesday 28 January 2004 22:51, Neil Williams wrote:
I'm not sure how to view this one. OK, it talks about SCO so it is Linux
related, it talks about Windows so it's off topic 

Since - as a linux user - my mail box has been filling up with email 
generated either directly by this virus or indirectly by email servers 
informing me (in error) that I have sent them an infected email - then I 
figure it is _on_ topic.  

OK so - a virus checker program running on a mail server recognises that an 
email contains an attachment that has been generated by a viral program 
capable of pretending to send emails from any addresses it picks up in the 
infected users computer. How difficult can it be for that program _not_ to 
send a message to the alleged sender informing them that they have sent an 
infected message???

Just for the record - the email address in question is not the one I use 
for this list, but my work address, which unfortunately appears on a few 
web sites.


How credible is SCO's response?
Does this damage the image of the Linux community / strengthen the SCO
case? Or will this simply be seen as a one-off malingerer shooting
his/her mouth off?

Depends who is listening, clued up IT person, average journalist trying to 
make a story or politician. (descending order but you may use your own 
judgement)

Cheers

Tony
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