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Article #7295Re: Computer Experts Unite to Hunt Worm
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Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:25
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:25
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dracosilv wrote: > ���hw��f wrote: >> dracosilv wrote: >>> Onideus Mad Hatter wrote: >>>> On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:29:32 GMT, Bluuuue Rajah <Bluuuuue@Rajah.> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Computer Experts Unite to Hunt Worm >>>>> >>>>> March 18, 2009 >>>>> >>>>> nytimes.com/2009/03/19/technology/19worm.html >>>>> >>>>> An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between >>>>> computer security groups around the world and the brazen author of >>>>> a malicious software program called Conficker. >>>> <snip> >>>> >>>> These so called "computer experts" aren't all that bright if you ask >>>> me. The best way to combat a worm...is with another worm. One that >>>> propagates, seeks out the bad worm, removes it and then, once the >>>> threat has been eliminated a kind of "self destruct" code can be >>>> broadcast to the good worm which will delete itself. >>> But isn't that illegal in its own right? >>> >> Yes but since the target is dimmys running windoze they would never >> know. > > A valid point, but still, the fact is that its illegal. > Sure. And if you read the article just poasted to /. you'll see that some of the detection tools are illegal in Germany and the UK...(fucking rediculous) but the toll is neutral; its the *intent* that counts. -- http://www.palindeception.com/ http://palinpics4truth.blogspot.com
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