[HLUG] a trojan that targets Windows, Mac, and Linux computers

[dicegeorge at hotmail dot com]

Is this true?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/19/mac_linux_bot_vulnerabilities/

a trojan that targets Windows, Mac, and Linux computers contains gaping 
security vulnerabilities that allow rival criminal gangs to commandeer the 
infected machines.

Known as Trojan.Jnanabot, or alternately as OSX/Koobface.A or 
trojan.osx.boonana.a, the bot made waves in October when researchers 
discovered its Java-based makeup allowed it to attack Mac and Linux 
machines, not just Windows PCs as is the case with most malware. Once 
installed, the trojan components are stored in an invisible folder and use 
strong encryption to keep communications private.



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