The link below has more info about a Linux "virus" called Bliss.
http://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/bliss.shtml
On Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Bill wrote:
> There is a link on Freshmeat to this page and two links off it ... neither
> one of which seem to go to McAffee in any sort of direct fashion. I wanted to
> read more on the topic so I went to McAfee ... and if they have found the
> first ever Linux virus, their home page sure doesn't reflect the news.
>
> Does anyone have any further info? The teaser is exactly that ... a teaser
> with nothing solid to chew on.
>
> McAfee finds first known Linux virus
> Friday February 08, 06:27 PM EST [ Security ]
> ZDNet UK: " Bliss manifests itself by overwriting Linux executables with its
> own code every time it is executed. Files cannot be recovered and files
> created in other operating systems and stored on Linux servers can also be
> corrupted. McAfee claims several Bliss infections have been reported and
> believes the virus originated from a research project. The company has
> released a version of its VirusScan product for Linux for free download from
> its Web site."
>
> Bill
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