[pchelpers] Article:Protecting Against the Elusive Linux Virus

Jan 18, 2008, 07 :00 UTC
(Other stories by James Turnbull)

"Estimates vary, but generally it is believed that there are 100 to 500
Linux viruses out there. The tiny number of Linux viruses that do exist
have never resulted in a significant outbreak. In comparison to the
plethora of viruses and worms in Windows-based platforms, the volume of
Linux viruses is insignificant. So this leads us to two questions: why
are there so few Linux viruses and are Linux anti-virus tools necessary?

More here:
http://www.linuxtoday.com/security/2008011800826SCSW

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