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Basic Linux Commands & Malicious Commands to watch out for...

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sam:
ive taken a look (and it looks very lively!) but not being an "idnetter" I decided against it.. "42260" now thats impressive and I beat they aren't all about sheep like Clive's! (he isn't here, I bet you he won't notice this one..)

Rik:
He's probably got a search permanently set up for his name. ;)

Simon:
You can see how he builds up his posts, Sam - every thread is hijacked with prattle!   :devil: ;D

Going back to the original post, excuse my ignorance, but do those commands affect Windows users as well?   :(

sam:
not these exact ones, but there are similar ones that could happen in DOS, or the command prompt (thats what its called in XP I think).
Normally though, windows users are kinda blinded never to use the command prompt so its probably not the same threat. Its really not a threat to most linux users, but for the blind ones who are just copying commands off a forum to get some software to work - then well, it could be pretty bad. Its pretty good to know these things and be aware not to trust everything. Thats the pretty standard line we spout anyway for computer security. There is also nothing new about these commands, the problem is the level that users are now out when allowed to play with the command line.. as that legendary figure once said "education, education, education"...  :devil:

hope that makes sense... I've been programming for the last 6 hours...

Simon:
Indeed, and there was me thinking Linux was invincible!   :devil:

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