Cheddah
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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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
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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
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Chatham, IL | 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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lazarus_
join:2002-08-31
Resolute, NU | reply to Cheddah
Re: ???
They probably dont have a direct line to the internet. Maybe they have a Intranet with no internet access.
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dadkins
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Hercules, CA | Ha Ha!
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Minister
join:2002-01-02
Fleeting | reply to IGGY
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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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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dslwanter
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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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sadowski
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join:2000-04-14
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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!
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IGGY
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1 edit | reply to Minister
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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antiphishing
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| 'Electronic Jihad'
The only "Electronic Jihad" I know of is against spammers.
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cheesus
join:2002-08-16
Lompoc, CA | its ok
I have my linksys router:D |
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Voyager2K2
join:2001-10-04
Wayne, PA
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1 edit | reply to dslwanter
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!
EDIT:
Thanks for changing the post.
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Voyager2K2
join:2001-10-04
Wayne, PA | reply to sadowski
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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SoWhat286
join:2000-07-21
Tulsa, OK | reply to Voyager2K2
Re: Ya let's take over the internet!
I agree
c-ya |
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sadowski
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Re: Oh My God Oh My God!
said by Voyager2K2 :
Ivan isn't listening Sadowski.
Of course he isn't. This whole thing is a Russian conspiracy to deprive the Internet of porn. Then when it comes back the Russians take over the porn industry by swamping us with cheap pay per view sites and ugly porn stars! I tell ya, it's gonna happen!!!
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Allnew
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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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antiphishing
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a2nxtcrav3r
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