linuxgeek: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Dangerous Linux Virus

--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, c beck <usabecker@...> wrote:
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> On Oct 30, 2011 10:07 AM, "loyal_barber" <loyal_barber@...> wrote:
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> > I know this has been posted before, but it bears repeating.
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> > There is a dangerous Linux virus on the loose. It works like this.
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> > 1. su to root
> > 2. Change to the root directory
> > 3. type "rm -fr" and press enter.
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> > If any of you comes across this virus, please do not do the steps
> > above. Immediately pack your Linux computer and ship it to someone
> > who knows what they are doing.
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> > Loyal
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> This supposed to be a joke?
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Yes, this is a joke.