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| − | A '''Linux Virus''' refers to viruses or [[malware]] that can affect the [[GNU/Linux|Linux]] [[operating system]].<ref>[[GNU/Linux|Linux]] is not immune to [ | + | A '''Linux Virus''' refers to viruses or [[malware]] that can affect the [[GNU/Linux|Linux]] [[operating system]].<ref>[[GNU/Linux|Linux]] is not immune to [http://www.intego.com/malware/ malware]. </ref> While many users think that Linux systems are completely safe from malicious software, they are no safer than any other operating system. Linux has a full range of malware: viruses, worms and [[Trojan Horse]]s. Because [[Apple]] computers can act as an [[asymptomatic carrier]], Mac users can inadvertently pass infected files on to Linux users. |
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Revision as of 22:50, August 2, 2011
A Linux Virus refers to viruses or malware that can affect the Linux operating system.[1] While many users think that Linux systems are completely safe from malicious software, they are no safer than any other operating system. Linux has a full range of malware: viruses, worms and Trojan Horses. Because Apple computers can act as an asymptomatic carrier, Mac users can inadvertently pass infected files on to Linux users.