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BBC website story

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to things like this really, must confess until a day or two ago when covergae of this started I'd never heard of this virus at all.

Anyone here had any trouble with this or similar ? I guess I've been lucky perhaps but so far *touch wood* I've never been affected by this, but last week an acquantaince had his entire bank account cleaned out on payday through some form of online japery.

I gather this is predicted to be a "growth industry" in the next few years.

Perhaps one day, a virus or worm will be created that will become self-aware and take control of the internet. Then immediately crash it. That would be hilarious.

Perhaps one day, a virus or worm will be created that will become self-aware and take control of the internet. Then immediately crash it. That would be hilarious.

that would result in alot of dakka members curling up in the corner shaking at the thought of no more dakka
rehab time!