__/ [ Doug Mentohl ] on Saturday 09 June 2007 18:54 \__
> "Malware targeting OpenOffice documents is spreading through multiple
> operating systems including Mac OS, Windows and Linux, according to
> Symantec"
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3xq9ln
>
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/OpenOffice-worm-hits-Mac-Linux-and-Windows/0,130061733,339278379,00.htm
The site republishes old new (BadBunny) with a little twist (update). Not
much to see here. Severity is still grossly exaggerated, not to mention
chances/procedure of propagation.
Takeaway: mimicking bad ideas for compatibility is a poor plan. Should one
implement ActiveX controls as well?
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