“Virus writers are starting to target web computers running the
Linux operating system. This week, many web servers running some
versions of Linux have been infected with a malicious program that
uses the computers as a springboard to spread itself around the
internet.”
“Although not destructive, the virus program is inconveniencing
many webmasters as it hogs resources while searching for new
servers to infect. Experts have warned Linux users to expect
growing numbers of attacks as the operating system grows in
popularity.”
“The webmasters who have had to deal with the problem are
those running sites using Redhat Linux. Servers have been invaded
by a worm that replaces the site’s main page with one showing an
image of a Ramen instant noodle packet. The picture is
accompanied by the message, “Hackers looooooooooooove noodles.”