Some video iPods have virus
p2pnet.net News:- Apple Computer is seriously piqued with Bill and the Boyz because Microsoft Windows isn’t “more hardy” against viruses such as RavMonE.exe.
The company is upset by the fact some video iPods shipped after September 12 are infected with said virus.
Less than 1%, “left our contract manufacturer carrying the Windows RavMonE.exe virus,” and “RavMonE.exe affects only Windows computers” and, “up to date anti-virus software which is included with most Windows computers should detect and remove it,” says Apple.
“So far we have seen less than 25 reports concerning this problem,” says a statement. “The iPod nano, iPod shuffle and Mac OS X are not affected, and all Video iPods now shipping are virus free.
“As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves for not catching it,” says the company, not passing up the chance for a few more hefty digs at Microsoft.
“Because this Windows virus propagates via mass storage devices, we recommend that you scan any mass storage devices that you have recently attached to your Windows computers such as external hard drives, digital cameras with removable media, and USB flash drives,” it declares, adding:
“While this Windows virus does not affect Mac OS X or the iPod itself, Mac customers can use iTunes 7 to easily restore the software on their newly purchased Video iPod to ensure that it does not carry this Windows virus. The Video iPod can then be used on a Windows computer without concern.”
There’s no mention of how the virus got onto the iPods in the first place.
Also See:
statement – Small Number of Video iPods Shipped With Windows Virus, October 17, 2006
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October 20th, 2006 at 12:46 am
Oh, this is freakin’ hilarious!
- First, we have some rotten Apple products.
- Second, some teenager working for Apple probably caused the ruckus, tainting Apple’s image on the news.
- Third, they’re like children saying, “Well…ya, we didn’t catch it, but it’s Windows’ fault. They make crummy software, and it’s their fault for it being on our products! WAAAA!!!!”
October 20th, 2006 at 12:46 am
Oh, this is freakin’ hilarious!
- First, we have some rotten Apple products.
- Second, some teenager working for Apple probably caused the ruckus, tainting Apple’s image on the news.
- Third, they’re like children saying, “Well…ya, we didn’t catch it, but it’s Windows’ fault. They make crummy software, and it’s their fault for it being on our products! WAAAA!!!!”
October 20th, 2006 at 2:44 pm
This is bad bad news for companies’ security. The threat endpoint devices pose is pretty scurry! GFI just issued an article in response to this Apple ipods shipping out with viruses issue… it’s at: http://www.gfi.com/news/en/ipodvirus.htm – seems like threats are rising and keep on rising!