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join:2001-12-31
San Rafael, CA | ??? "Yevgeny Kaspersky pointed out that there was no real danger for Russian military facilities since "they are situated at a considerable distance from the Internet."
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join:2002-08-31
Resolute, NU | Re: ??? They probably dont have a direct line to the internet. Maybe they have a Intranet with no internet access.
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join:2000-08-08
Chesterfield, MO | I never really thought about it but...
why steal a nuclear weapon and go through the trouble to plant it in a highly populated area? Why not just hack the defense system of a nuclear-powered country and launch yourself an ICBM... | |
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Hot_Rats
He's Not Tor Johnson
join:2003-07-08
Indianapolis, IN
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| Re: ??? said by rradina  :
I never really thought about it but...
why steal a nuclear weapon and go through the trouble to plant it in a highly populated area? Why not just hack the defense system of a nuclear-powered country and launch yourself an ICBM...
Whoah, dude, that would make a really cool movie!
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madylarian
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Whoah, dude, that would make a really cool movie!
It already has. WarGames
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Hot_Rats
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Indianapolis, IN
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| Re: ??? I'm sorry I did not make my sarcasm obvious enough.
Yes, it already has, and more times than just in War Games, it's pretty standard "evil super-villian" stuff.
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DaDogs
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1 edit | Never mind... I see Wargames was already mentioned. | |
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I don't know what the Soviet system was like, but the US launch system had so many checks, balances, interlocks, and human decision points that it was questionable that they'd be able to launch even if a nuclear war *did* break out. The launch bunkers and missile silos are on their own internal communications network, and there is nothing even remotely resembling an internet connection to be seen. | |
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IGGY
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2 edits | Not 100% true The Slashdot article here »it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=···10069099 clears things up a bit. Originally posted here »Re: Kaspersky Labs Warning for 26 August
"A handful of sites are stating that Eugene Kaspersky, founder of Kaspersky Labs, believes that tomorrow will bring a massive terrorist attack on the Internet. This is being quoted in a range of ways, ranging from factual reporting to citing the story as an example of cyber hysteria.
However, Kaspersky is not predicting the end of the Internet tomorrow - or even in the near future. The story stems from brief comments made yesterday at a press conference which was dedicated to cybercrime and the problems of spam.
At this press conference, Kaspersky commented that the possibility of terrorists using the Internet as a tool to attack certain countries as a reality. As an example, he cited the fact that a number of Arabic and Hebrew language websites contained an announcement of an 'electronic jihad' against Israel, to start on 26th August 2004.
In an interview today, Kaspersky stressed that such information was not necessarily trustworthy. 'We don't know who is behind these statements.' He went on to clarify: 'It's not the first time the term 'electronic jihad' has been used. We've seen this before, with the focus being on sending racist emails, and defacing and hacking Israeli web sites. But it is the first time I have seen sites encouraging the use of Internet attacks against one country as a form of terrorism."
This would be a good read as well.
»Re: Kaspersky Labs Warning for 26 August | |
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F walker
Hey Intern, Get Me A Campari
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2 edits | Data Threat Level Elevated to Orange.... Shut up Kapersky..... I had always thought Kapersky Labs to be a good source of security info... wtf?!
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
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join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL | Re: Data Threat Level Elevated to Orange.... Read before ranting - everyone has taken off with this. Like most news sites do. Everyone has tried to sensationalize this. Because that draws readers and funds. | |
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Fleeting | Re: Data Threat Level Elevated to Orange.... Speaking of actually reading, the Vymyths article linked in the above story has a reply from Kapersky where he says he was misquoted... | |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
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join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
1 edit | Re: Data Threat Level Elevated to Orange.... If that comment was made towards me. Read the title and the structure of the article. It clear makes it seem as if the statement from the original Russian "news" website is in fact true. There are multiple sources - including the one you mentioned - who seem to be reporting this in a more logical fashion.
"A handful of sites are stating that Eugene Kaspersky, founder of Kaspersky Labs, believes that tomorrow will bring a massive terrorist attack on the Internet. This is being quoted in a range of ways, ranging from factual reporting to citing the story as an example of cyber hysteria.
However, Kaspersky is not predicting the end of the Internet tomorrow - or even in the near future. The story stems from brief comments made yesterday at a press conference which was dedicated to cybercrime and the problems of spam."
Some seriously racist comments seem to be making there way into post as well.
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dadkins
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA | Ha Ha! Bring it!  | |
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ke4pym
join:2004-07-24
Charlotte, NC | It's going to end? They've been saying the same thing about the world for eons.
Maybe if the internet did go down, it would be a much better place, for a time. We'd all go out and get some sun. | |
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Denmark- EU.
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| Re: It's going to end? said by ke4pym :
Maybe if the internet did go down, it would be a much better place, for a time. We'd all go out and get some sun.
Hmmm, my wife did say i was looking a bit pale yesterday, so if its only down for a day or so, its okay with me.lol:D:D:D:D
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Lowellville, OH
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1 edit | Ya let's take over the internet! Damn terrorists, looks like I will have to back-up my music that I have on the server for my internet broadcast, not that hard though. I don't think it will happen but I will play safe.
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join:2001-10-04
Wayne, PA
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1 edit | Re: Ya let's take over the internet! said by dslwanter :
deleted, looks like I will have to back-up my music that I have on the server for my internet broadcast, not that hard though. I don't think it will happen but I will play safe.
d00d!
That's a little harsh language there!
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Thanks for changing the post.
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join:2000-07-21
Tulsa, OK | Re: Ya let's take over the internet! I agree
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sadowski
I Am My Own Doppelganger
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join:2000-04-14
Buffalo, NY
clubs: | Oh My God Oh My God! And I haven't downloaded all the episodes of my favourite tv shows yet!
I need more bandwidth NOW!
Oh My God!!!!  (And all praises to Allah!) | |
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join:2001-10-04
Wayne, PA | Re: Oh My God Oh My God! Ivan isn't listening Sadowski.
Heck I was looking for a reason to reformat anyway.
This just might push me to do it.:) | |
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join:2002-08-16
Lompoc, CA | its ok I have my linksys router:D | |
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a2nxtcrav3r
Pokes People With Stick
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join:2003-07-13
San Jose, CA | Re: Jihad Toilet Paper O0Oooo THATS COOL but do they have toilet paper with bush's face on it?
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BIGMIKE
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Westminster, CA
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O0Oooo THATS COOL but do they have toilet paper with bush's face on it?
yes:D | |
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hailinfantry
Bizarro Quinn
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join:2004-01-18
Brooklyn, NY | Thanks for adding value and pertinent information to the topic. Go watch some anime and think of girls.
Typical misquoting and media craze driving people insane for ratings. | |
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ghostpainter
I Write for the Apocalypse
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stridr69
join:2003-05-19
San Luis Obispo, CA
| "electronic Jihad" Allah Akbar, MotherF!@#ers!
God Willing, we'll take down the 'net, and..and....shoot...Mustafa!!!...the damn Camel got loose again! What did I tell you about that! I need that camel to carry my AK-47, RPG's, ammo, and my Gateway WiFi Laptop! How am I going to strike at the infidels without that camel to get me to Starbucks in Bagdad!!!... | |
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join:2000-12-12
Wichita, KS | Re: the web ends tomorrow... Probably because they are trying to use typewriters to access the internet.:D | |
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Unix God
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Tucson, AZ | Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 5.0 KAV 5.0 is excellent.
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