28 Feb
2013
28 Feb
'13
3:11 p.m.
> > And unless you go out of your way to run
windows or macos emulations on
> > the rpi, the virus is pretty much astronomically useless to discuss.
> > The chances of any targeted virus to an arm at this point is pretty
> > remote, though I'm sure there are linux exploits that may be applies.
> The rpi is so popular that there presumably ARE targeted exoploits in
> development.
On Thu, 28 Feb 2013, Dave Wade wrote:
I haven't heard of any. It's a modern linux
and most tasks run as non-root.
In addition on its a non-standard chip set so standard buffer over runs
don't work. Most folks run normal Linux with no AV why should the PI be
different?
The level of additional interest WILL bring in some who WILL put in the
effort to engage in vandalism.
The current shortage of malware WILL eventually be addressed.
Being different from the current targets provides only a very brief
respite before NEW AND IMPROVED malware gets developed.
"But, it could NEVER happen HERE!" Yeah. right.