Embedded Malware

[Subba Rao <kleanchap () tanucoo com>]

I am having a serious discussion with one of my colleagues about
embedded Malware.  In our discussions, I have told him about about
Malware in AVI and other media files which get spread from P2P networks
etc.

His argument is that Malware inside a media file is considered data.
When you play the file, the application treats it like data and it
should not effect the OS.  His argument was not too strong but I need
some information to show that embedded malware can be lethal to the OS.
 Any pointer in this subject area?

Thank you in advance.

Subba Rao
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