| Increasing number of Linux viruses have Symantec, others offering more solutions |
Jun. 17, 2004
In an article about increased availability of Linux anti-virus software, Vnunet.com reports that Symantec CEO John Thompson said that his company would "deliver a Linux desktop antivirus solution to the market" this year.
Although Linux has been the target of fewer viruses than Windows systems worldwide, antivirus vendors are releasing solutions for Linux servers to secure Windows-based systems on the network. Most providers agree that a large attack on Linux will spur the market to provide more Linux antivirus software.
Network Associates began shipping McAfee LinuxShield, an anti-virus package for Linux servers in May. Central Command's Vexira Antivirus for Linux has been available to protect Linux networks since 2003. In an interview at DesktopLinux.com last year, Central Command's CEO Keith Peer discussed the increased activity of Linux virus writers, and estimated that the costs of vulnerabilites incurred on Linux systems is similar to that on Windows-based systems.
In January, a sharp rise in Linux breaches was detected by UK-based security firm mi2g. The group attributed the increase to a "lack of training and deployment expertise" as opposed to inherent security issues within Linux.
Symantec claims it has discovered three Linux viruses since the beginning of the year, according to the report.
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