[QCLUG] Virus in Ubuntu

[Robert Jones]

Steve Langasek wrote:
> On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 08:40:17PM -0500, Dave Bergert wrote:
>   
>> Speaking of Linux Security ...
>>     
> Take it seriously. If you're running Debian or Ubuntu (or a derivative
> thereof based on something newer than sarge/edgy), follow the directions in
> the security advisories to get your system updated and generate new host and
> user keys to replace any vulnerable ones.  If you have a DSA SSH key (not
> the default) that you've used to *authenticate* to/from a host affected by
> this issue, consider that this key may be compromised and replace it even if
> it was not generated on a vulnerable system.
It's all Greek to me. I can only understand a little of this post as I 
don't know most of the terms used. I have just installed Ubuntu 8.04 on 
a formatted drive. The only thing that is encrypted is my password and 
wallet as far as I know. I haven't encrypted my drives or any files.
Is this something I should be concerned about? Should I be taking action 
to change something or will an update from Ubuntu take care of it for me?
Thanks for the information.
Bob Jones