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Virus Attack Dynamics on Linux and Unix Servers: Security Insights

Apr 13, 2006 •

Anthony Pell

1 min read

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Attack and shut down Linux or Unix related servers most likely shut down a virus means of getting to another machine. Windows servers that makes up under 30 percent of the servers in The Internet. If all Windows Servers are shut down in The Internet. The Internet will still be operating. No point writing a virus if it stops itself from spreading. Common sense. So common sense would say do not attack Linux.

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