__/ [ Sinister Midget ] on Wednesday 02 August 2006 00:24 \__
> On 2006-08-01, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted
> something concerning:
>> Worm targets Windows PowerShell script
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Virus writers have created an experimental form of malware written in
>>| Windows PowerShell script, the command line and scripting language used
>>| by Windows.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/01/powershell_worm/
>
> Didn't I just read a response to someone who was recommending using
> this very thing today?
See Jim's reply. I read that one from Grug, as well. It
makes it all very laughable. Even Microsoft Watch admits
this problem (as of last night). This also related to
another issue which is currently being patched: a hole in AV
software that potentially permits access to one's most
confidential information. Ironically, AV vendors cannot
design their software to be secure. Moreover, by protecting
your machine you only render it more penetrable.
Windows: insecure by design; attempt to protect it, spend
money, and make it even /less/ secure.
Best wishes,
Roy
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