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Proof Of Concept Virus For iPods Running Linux

Kaspersky Labs has discovered the first virus designed to infect the iPod. The virus, named Podloso, is a proof of concept program that doesn’t pose a real threat because it cannot be automatically launched.

The virus is a file which can be launched and run on an iPod. It should be stressed that in order for the virus to function, Linux has to be installed on the iPod. If the virus is installed to the iPod by the user, the virus then installs itself to the folder which contains program demo versions. Podloso cannot be launched automatically without user involvement.