Summary: Security news and analysis

● A Good Reason to Use GNU/Linux: Don't Pass it On

So, those of us who choose GNU/Linux as our desktop platform need worry less than those who adopt Windows. Just don't tell too many people, or they might start switching to the safer platform, in which case Windows' market share will go down, and people will start coding more malware for GNU/Linux....

● Malware-Infected CD Mailing was Part of Pen Test

The malware-infected CDs that were mailed to some credit unions may have been part of a penetration test designed to gauge whether an employee would run the software. The SANS Internet Storm Center says it was notified by a representative from Microsolved that the mailing was part of an authorized pen test.

● Feds warn of malware in fake credit union advisory

A government agency is warning all federally insured credit unions to be on the lookout for a bogus alert delivered through the US mail that includes two CDs containing malware.