bugtraq - Re: Edonkey/Overnet Plugins capable of Virus/Worm behavior

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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 21:32:40 +0100
From: Alexander Demenshin <aldem-bugtraq@...em.net>
To: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
Subject: Re: Edonkey/Overnet Plugins capable of Virus/Worm behavior

On Thu, Dec 18, 2003 at 10:32:01AM -0000, Julian Ashton wrote:

> MetaMachine and checked when loaded. Am I asking too much? I do not want
> to see this network become a mode of virus propogation.

  A simple bulk-emailer is much worse than file-sharing network - this way
  a potential virus/trojan may be sent out to tens of millions (and 80%
  will click "run").

  Of course, any tool may be misused... You can buy a knife and kill someone,
  so should we stop selling (any) knives, or require certification or police
  permit (and registration) before selling one? :)

Regards,
/Al