Conspiracy theory 1

Zardon · May 28, 2004, 10:22 AM

Security technology company Symantec reported Thursday that it has analyzed what it believes to be the first known threat to 64-bit Windows systems, a virus labeled W64.Rugrat.3344.

With the first First known 64-bit virus threat found

Viruses - truly written by the antivirus companies? - makes sense, right? keeps them all in jobs.

danjufo · May 28, 2004, 10:45 AM

yes it makes sense. it keeps them in jobs, they know the virus and can work on the anti-virus before it is out so they look fast and efficient also being the first to find a 64bit virus cant harm their reputation. however it also makes sense what they say about the hackers and virus makers to want to update aswell so they would be working on it

UberLord · May 28, 2004, 11:30 AM

There's more of a corrolation between spammers and virus writers .... a lot of viruses seem to have small SMTP engines in them these days ....

**dj_stick** · May 28, 2004, 01:34 PM

hmm so many conspiracy theories… you never know which to believe

patje · May 28, 2004, 04:54 PM

windows 64 bit isn't even finally released (or am i wrong?) and they are already finding security holes lol

UberLord · May 28, 2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by patje
windows 64 bit isn't even finally released (or am i wrong?) and they are already finding security holes lol

That's because most of the source code will be the same - just compiled for 64 bit CPU's. So it would share the same security holes, etc etc.

The Gentoo Linux source code that compiled on my 32-bit VIA 1G processor should also compile on a AMD 64 processor - and it will have all the benefits and deficits of running Linux.....

Dom · May 28, 2004, 07:55 PM

I think you are all paranoid.

(Might just be because I like the word "paranoid"...not sure.)

pr0digal jenius · May 30, 2004, 02:43 AM

am i the only one who wants to be incharge of naming viruses? w64.Rugrat???? they can do better then that...

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · May 30, 2004, 08:41 AM

i dont think norton would be paying geeks to write the viruses, instead i would the geeks working there through their knowledge and resources would develop them for their own mischief

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 30, 2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by Zardon
Security technology company Symantec reported Thursday that it has analyzed what it believes to be the first known threat to 64-bit Windows systems, a virus labeled W64.Rugrat.3344.

With the first First known 64-bit virus threat found

Viruses - truly written by the antivirus companies? - makes sense, right? keeps them all in jobs.

I'm suspect they have had a hand in writing a few but it's too easy to make them.

Not that I’d know how but I used to have several thousand and their source codes as well on a CD. Some those failed to be detected.... I bought them on a 1337/internet security CD at a trade show. Apparently it was part off the stuff that was included.

I’ve since them tossed them as they were getting old.

If some one was fluent in C/C+ with such examples I’m sure they could whip something up easy.

That’s not a good thing they make it too easy!

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Originally posted by patje
windows 64 bit isn't even finally released (or am i wrong?) and they are already finding security holes lol

The 64bit beta's are all over the web.

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May 28, 2004, 10:22 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Conspiracy theory 1 Security technology company Symantec reported Thursday that it has analyzed what it believes to be the first known threat to 64-bit Windows systems, a virus labeled W64.Rugrat.3344. With the first First known 64-bit virus threat found Viruses - truly written by the antivirus companies? - makes sense, right? keeps them all in jobs.

May 28, 2004, 10:45 AM	#2
danjufo DH.Sig.Maker Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,231 Rep Power: 0	yes it makes sense. it keeps them in jobs, they know the virus and can work on the anti-virus before it is out so they look fast and efficient also being the first to find a 64bit virus cant harm their reputation. however it also makes sense what they say about the hackers and virus makers to want to update aswell so they would be working on it __________________ [COLOR=dimgray]DeviantArt Gallery[/COLOR] [COLOR=silver]How to add your signature image[/COLOR] [COLOR=white]Signature + Avatar Rules[/COLOR]

May 28, 2004, 11:30 AM	#3
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 70	There's more of a corrolation between spammers and virus writers .... a lot of viruses seem to have small SMTP engines in them these days .... __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

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patje Former Mobility Modman Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belgium / Antwerp Posts: 1,475 Rep Power: 64	windows 64 bit isn't even finally released (or am i wrong?) and they are already finding security holes lol __________________

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,706 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	i dont think norton would be paying geeks to write the viruses, instead i would the geeks working there through their knowledge and resources would develop them for their own mischief __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	I think you are all paranoid. (Might just be because I like the word "paranoid"...not sure.)

May 30, 2004, 02:43 AM	#8
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	am i the only one who wants to be incharge of naming viruses? w64.Rugrat???? they can do better then that...