[NTLUG:Discuss] Real dangers of CR2

[Steve Baker]

"Rev. wRy" wrote:
> 
> Steve Baker wrote:
> 
> > Don't get me wrong - I believe completely that this is 100% Microsoft's fault,
> > they could have easily avoided it and they are MORALLY responsible. But whether
> > they can be held LEGALLY responsible - well, I doubt it.
> 
> Code Red III detected in South Korea
> 
> http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6835996.html

One thing that always suprises me is that as virulent as these viruses and worms
are, they are *FAR* less nasty than they could be if someone really wanted to do
some serious damage.  Just sitting there introducing *subtle* corruptions into
odd files for months on end - or using one-click to order random books from Amazon.
All they seem to do now is spread - the end-effects are nowhere near as devastating
as they could be.

> Hope you are ready for another fun weekend!

I'm going to SigGraph - hopefully it'll all blow over before I get back.

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