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multi-OS infections (was Re: A code red that could bring down the net?
From: "Meritt James" <meritt_james () bah com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 13:04:05 -0400
I am only aware of two non-OS specific infections. One operates at the hardware level and really cares very little, if at all, for what OS is on it (that one is sorta new. I was suprised) and the other infected both Unix and VM systems somewhat like you described. I would appreciate hearing of others! V/R Jim Jason Lewis wrote: [snip]
How about this instead? A worm that is not only windows, but also unix based. It carries payload for each OS. It works similar to CodeRed and replicates itself. It also installs a zombie client and creates backdoors. Imagine a worm that wraps all the viruses in the 16 months into one. What if it actively searched out victims while also using Outlook to propagate itself.
[snip] -- James W. Meritt, CISSP, CISA Booz, Allen & Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566
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