On Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Kirk Marat wrote:
> Well, I think Woody made some good points. The security differences
> between UNIX / LINUX and Windows are different. As in Woody's case,
> ALL of our UNIX systems are scanned SEVERAL times a day by people
> looking for a way in. Once they are in, they have much more power than
> someone who drops a virus on your Windows box. Some cases in point:
Don't assume that the only security threats to Windows are from e-mail
viruses and worms. Back-Orifice being a famous example.
While it is true that UNIX systems on the net will log numerous scans
everyday, it is also true that Windows systems are also scanned...you are
just less likely to actually detect the scans... and the ensuant
compromises.
--Mike Strain
Received on Fri Mar 15 2002 - 19:02:00 MST