Or, they may not want to/can't update their OS (connection issues). Most people who pirate can protect their computer, on such large scales, especially. But I know many official Russian offices still use some older versions of Windows XP (forget about Vista).
I've heard from my AP Literature class today (this is how I get my news while not watching TV) about this funny virus (worm, to be more specific). Apparently, it managed to infect about 9 million Windows computers at some point due to unpatched security holes. What's funny is that my Windows XP is SP2 and hasn't been updated for ages, but I never got the virus. My mom did, though, judging from the symptoms (antivirus websites blocked, Firewall turned off, etc.). Although she still somehow got rid of it.
I am running Ubuntu 90% of the time and my Windows can no longer connect to the wireless network (lol...), so I am not worried.
I'm wondering what you guys think and if any of you met this virus. Mind you, it likes traveling via USB drives, so a secure web browser and an updated Windows may not necessarily be enough. The website works via attacking services.exe (and we know a lot about Windows and running programs in administrative mode), merging with them, and running copies of itself.
I think the fact that it managed to infect the French Navy is saying something about computer illiteracy, lol...
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Nothing seems to have happened on April 1st *shrugs*
I am running Ubuntu 90% of the time and my Windows can no longer connect to the wireless network (lol...), so I am not worried.
I'm wondering what you guys think and if any of you met this virus. Mind you, it likes traveling via USB drives, so a secure web browser and an updated Windows may not necessarily be enough. The website works via attacking services.exe (and we know a lot about Windows and running programs in administrative mode), merging with them, and running copies of itself.
I think the fact that it managed to infect the French Navy is saying something about computer illiteracy, lol...