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Old 23rd May 07, 10:28 PM
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Proof-of-concept virus gives insight into OpenOffice.org security failings
*Source: Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...-revealed.html)
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A group of malware developers have produced a proof-of-concept virus that uses OpenOffice macros. The virus, which is embedded in a specially crafted OpenOffice Draw document, can execute scripts with user-level permissions and attempts to propagate itself across the Internet via mIRC and XChat. Called BadBunny, the virus displays a picture of a man dressed like a rabbit engaged in... relations with a scantily-clad woman.

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