This could be it.... Farewell my friends

Jobs OXO

Looks like this could be the end of the internet. Goodbye my friends

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39901382

nullzero

"Dear fvckers, pay up or the internet gets it"

Jesus Wept

chromebook ftw

Beyondgone

Je suis Mario wrote: »

chromebook ftw

€10 memory stick ftw. Everything important just got fumped onto one.

ToddyDoody

The internet should never have been invented.

Torcaill

bye :eek:

Keplar240B

Pm me bit coin please

RobbingBandit

Internet go bye bye lest I get all your money and everyones tinder account passwords.


ROBBINGBANDIT HAS SPOKEN.

jacksie66

This post has been deleted.

RobbingBandit

It better be.

irishgeo

the internet is fine, most of it is run on linux.

its unpatched windows systems that are the problem.

cml387

ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US

RobbingBandit

I for one welcome are new Internet overlords.

TallGlass

Decent backup regime and at worst you lose a days work. If your working on anything important then as suggested, hourly backups to a USB stick.

Worst case, if you really need the data, put the HD into a caddy and give admin access to the drive from another. What ever you do don't open the same file that caused the incident or you'll have bricked two HD's.

red ears

Jobs OXO wrote: »

I'm a horrible cu*t

OK Jobs OXO, i want €300 change your quote back to normal.

Beyondgone

TallGlass wrote: »

Decent backup regime and at worst you lose a days work. If your working on anything important then as suggested, hourly backups to a USB stick.

Worst case, if you really need the data, put the HD into a caddy and give admin access to the drive from another. What ever you do don't open the same file that caused the incident or you'll have bricked two HD's.

I've no Caddy, but I do have a slightly rusty Transit. I've put the HD into that. Thanks for the tip. Is it the metal van body that protects the data?

The_Valeyard

Who got hit in Ireland?

ceadaoin.

Saw the title and thought it was going to be faceman experiencing some turbulence again tbh

cml387

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Who got hit in Ireland?

Well not Boards anyway.

Surprisingly.

The_Valeyard

This is the spread in real time:


https://intel.malwaretech.com/WannaCrypt.html

mad muffin

This is why I use my iPad for 99% of internet type stuff now…

mariaalice

But if they get their millions in bit coin will they not be caught when they try to change it from virtual money to real money, talking of which how exactly do you change virtual bit coin money in non virtual/ real money.

RobbingBandit

Ah who cares the Internet is overrated now the pornograph is making a Cumback, Right That's Enough internet for one day.

ERG89

These hackers must watch Black Mirror, at least they have taste. It'll all end with someone robbing AIB with Bronn off Game of Thrones

Bushmanpm

The_Valeyard wrote:

This is the spread in real time:

How do we know that link isn't a virus?

MonkieSocks

Bushmanpm wrote: »

How do we know that link isn't a virus?

wil

Bushmanpm wrote: »

How do we know that link isn't a virus?

You'll be alright if you've had your shots.


The Interfax says the Russian interior ministry was affected.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL8N1IE6YB

Also looks like it ran out of paper.

Beyondgone

Bushmanpm wrote: »

How do we know that link isn't a virus?

I read on another thread that even Trump and NASA were involved. :eek: I don't know who to trust tbh. There isn't even any point asking your GP - they always say there's nothing they can do about viruses. This has me very worried.

The_Valeyard

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Who got hit in Ireland?

You did. You shouldn't have clicked on that link.

wil

Beyondgone wrote: »

I read on another thread that even Trump and NASA were involved. :eek: I don't know who to trust tbh. There isn't even any point asking your GP - they always say there's nothing they can do about viruses. This has me very worried.

They usually say drink plenty of fluids.
So get yourself well fluidated.

Mountainsandh

ceadaoin. wrote: »

Saw the title and thought it was going to be faceman experiencing some turbulence again tbh

That would have been great ! I mean no, I mean ...

Serious question : can you only get infected if you click on a link in an email ?
(I don't click dodgy links in emails *smug*)

Woodhenge

Mountainsandh wrote: »

That would have been great ! I mean no, I mean ...

Serious question : can you only get infected if you click on a link in an email ?
(I don't click dodgy links in emails *smug*)

According to the article it is a worm that infects any vulnerable computers in a network. No need to click links or open attachments.

Beyondgone

Mountainsandh wrote: »

That would have been great ! I mean no, I mean ...

Serious question : can you only get infected if you click on a link in an email ?
(I don't click dodgy links in emails *smug*)

It's everywhere.:(
Your only hope is feck the PC into a van. Lock, stock and barrel. I read that on the internet - some techy chap said it. Use a neighbours van if you don't have one of your own. This sh*t is serious.


I think LinkedIn has been hacked - I went on, planning on selling Caddies and Incas to everyone I know there and it's going "Ohhh, It's not you, it's Us". So either they've dumped me or NASA, Trump, the NHS and the shadowey fcukers have hacked them too.

Mountainsandh

Mountainsandh wrote: »

That would have been great ! I mean no, I mean ...

Serious question : can you only get infected if you click on a link in an email ?
(I don't click dodgy links in emails *smug*)

Keep Windows up to date to prevent it.
Only those who didn't apply the March security update are vulnerable.

Beasty

wil wrote: »

They usually say drink plenty of fluids.
So get yourself well fluidated.

I'm going to throw my laptop into a bucket of water. Them wormz won't survive that....

cloudatlas

mariaalice wrote: »

But if they get their millions in bit coin will they not be caught when they try to change it from virtual money to real money, talking of which how exactly do you change virtual bit coin money in non virtual/ real money.

My understanding is that it is currency converted to data which is used to trade online and buy services, drugs, gambling etc., the pro being that it is difficult to trace and can be used on the 'dark web' where all these lovely people hang out. It's a subversive economy and a volatile one, but so is our own but less traceable. The founder of bitcoin has withdrawn from digital society, has become a political activist of sorts and really hates what he created.

Beyondgone

wil wrote: »

They usually say drink plenty of fluids.
So get yourself well fluidated.

I am -Bud.

Mountainsandh

Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »

Keep Windows up to date to prevent it.
Only those who didn't apply the March security update are vulnerable.

I just checked and I had one March security update, but a second one in March hasn't worked (I may have repeatedly refused to let it ).
So I'm installing it now, better late than never !

Beyondgone

Mountainsandh wrote: »

I just checked and I had one March security update, but a second one in March hasn't worked (I may have repeatedly refused to let it ).
So I'm installing it now, better late than never !

You're not alone. There's more people backing stuff up tonight than "The Millenium bug" ever inspired. Lol. That much shyte is getting backed up tonight, The Great Constipation of 1875 is jealouse.

alb

cloudatlas wrote: »

My understanding is that it is currency converted to data which is used to trade online and buy services, drugs, gambling etc., the pro being that it is difficult to trace and can be used on the 'dark web' where all these lovely people hang out. It's a subversive economy and a volatile one, but so is our own but less traceable.

Worth noting some of us have an interest in bitcoin for other reasons too. I own bitcoin but I've never been on the dark web.

cloudatlas wrote: »

The founder of bitcoin has withdrawn from digital society, has become a political activist of sorts and really hates what he created.

I don't know where you heard this but it isn't true except for the fact that he/she/they stopped communicating as Satoshi Nakamoto online giving no explanation except "I’ve moved on to other things...”

Beyondgone

alb wrote: »

Worth noting some of us have an interest in bitcoin for other reasons too. I own bitcoin but I've never been on the dark web

Cash only here pal. Your bitcoins ain't worth jack. There's an ATM around the corner.

me_irl

*smugly types reply from linux laptop*

How do you know someone runs linux?
Too late, they've already told you.

The timing of this is impeccable isn't it? With the light of recent events... eh?

Reminds me, I need to buy tinfoil.

cloudatlas

alb wrote: »

Worth noting some of us have an interest in bitcoin for other reasons too. I own bitcoin but I've never been on the dark web.



I don't know where you heard this but it isn't true except for the fact that he/she/they stopped communicating as Satoshi Nakamoto online giving no explanation except "I’ve moved on to other things...”

You are correct, I confused the founder with someone else. I was thinking in the context of the breaking story why bitcoin is the preferred currency of the hackers.

policarp

In the olden days , the postmistress used to listen to phone calls.

Beyondgone

Microsoft..only soft on security, not revenue streams...

Data-breaches=Sales opportunities.

Upgrades anyone? Come get your upgrades.

Beyondgone

policarp wrote: »

In the olden days , the postmistress used to listen to phone calls.

She was a spinster though. The Priests mistress got all the action.

sjb25

Beyondgone wrote: »

Microsoft..only soft on security, not revenue streams...

Data-breaches=Sales opportunities.

Upgrades anyone? Come get your upgrades.

Only 99.99 till 9

Yakult

Someone in the HSE obviously clicked the link that the Prince of Africa sends to everyone about his money being up for grabs. Still waiting on my millions!!