Works Of nickshttp://eaglei.blog.co.uk/en-UShourly82000-01-01T12:00+00:00Works Of nickshttp://eaglei.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/78/d95e473fec0e8b249b16a88f06b48b_160x200.jpgKaspersky Warns Of Cross-platform Virus Proof Of Concepthttp://eaglei.blog.co.uk/2006/04/16/kaspersky_warns_of_cross_platform_virus_~731667/2006-04-16T14:52:16+02:00 <p> APRIL 07, 2006 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Kaspersky Labs is reporting a new proof-of-concept virus capable of infecting both Windows and Linux systems.</p> <p>The cross-platform virus is relatively simple and appears to have a low impact, according to Kaspersky. Even so, it could be a sign that virus writers are beginning to research ways of writing new code capable of infecting multiple platforms, said Shane Coursen, senior technical consultant at Kaspersky.</p> <p>In a note on its Web site, the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) in Bethesda, Md,. said the new virus �is a sign the cross-platform aspects are becoming important. As the developers of viruses continue to research this, we will see more cross-platform malware come about in the future.�</p> <p><a href="http://computerworld.com/securitytopics/se...,110330,00.html">http://computerworld.com/securitytopics/se...,110330,00.html</a><br> <a href="http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1248">http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1248</a><br> View Comments </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://eaglei.blog.co.uk/2006/04/16/kaspersky_warns_of_cross_platform_virus_~731667/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p> APRIL 07, 2006 (COMPUTERWORLD) - Kaspersky Labs is reporting a new proof-of-concept virus capable of infecting both Windows and Linux systems.

The cross-platform virus is relatively simple and appears to have a low impact, according to Kaspersky. Even so, it could be a sign that virus writers are beginning to research ways of writing new code capable of infecting multiple platforms, said Shane Coursen, senior technical consultant at Kaspersky.

In a note on its Web site, the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) in Bethesda, Md,. said the new virus �is a sign the cross-platform aspects are becoming important. As the developers of viruses continue to research this, we will see more cross-platform malware come about in the future.�

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