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[Duane Attaway]

On Sun, 10 Nov 2002, Peter Amisano wrote:

> What options are there to protect, and scan, a linux server from
> viruses, worms, etc.?

1. Run applications under a user account, not root.
2. Don't run dozens of servers you aren't using.  Just what you need.  
3. And if you do run servers, watch the logs for unusual activity, and 
   keep them updated for bug releases.  Keep things simple and 
   minimalistic.
4. Run programs only from places you can trust.
5. If you ever do see a linux virus, tell me.  I'd be interested seeing 
   one that actually worked.

That's about it.