On 2006-08-02, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted something concerning:
> __/ [ Sinister Midget ] on Wednesday 02 August 2006 00:24 \__
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>> On 2006-08-01, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted
>> something concerning:
>>> Worm targets Windows PowerShell script
>>>
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>>>| 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.
I saw that one, too. Yet the AV vendors are trying to make out like
linux is going to be hard to secure. For them? May be. They can't even
make what they've been making for more than a decade do what it should.
> Windows: insecure by design; attempt to protect it, spend
> money, and make it even /less/ secure.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Roy
>
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