How to write a Gnome/KDE virus in 5 easy steps.

[Lakshmipathi]

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Slashdot | Malware Threat To GNOME and KDE

[b2bwild]

Oh, this "Malware" works on if....and....then conditions.
If user opens the mail..
If hes in sudoers, do he really knows root password.
Are you saving saving authentication for the complete session?
You need to have dependacies installed need to execute commands in script.

The most weaknesses targeted can be fixed or tweaked

You call it a malfunctioned script but not a virus in binary codes.

This threat has very small target area.

SELinux kicks its butt.
Dont even think about what will happen in enforching policies.

Though Im going to try it out. on different levels of securities. This will be fun.