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if so, then this is actual terrorism of the software world!!
by bpavuk 5mo ago
if so, then this is actual terrorism of the software world!!
- embedding-shape 5mo agoOnly if the goal is to actually spread fear in a civilian population. It's not clear what the motivation is here besides "the worm spreads itself lol".
- bpavuk 5mo agothat dead man's switch surely smells like that tbh
- isityettime 5mo agoThe dead man's switch reminds me of worms and viruses from my childhood, whose primary purpose was apparently just to wreak havoc rather than direct financial gain. It's a childish gimmick.
- resonious 5mo agoIf an infected computer gets disabled after deactivating one stolen credential, it might slow down the victim from deactivating their other stolen credentials.
- isityettime 5mo agoUgh. True.