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Virus solution is out of this world
Some more Hollywoodesque computer silliness.
Mike Edwards at Theos Software writes: ‘I nominate any programme – in particular I’m thinking of Hustle – where the spy or crook puts a USB drive into a laptop that he’s never seen before and it doesn’t come up with: “Windows is looking for a driver, come back in 10 minutes”.’
‘My favourite is in summer blockbuster Independence Day,’ says someone who signs himself only as Chris – perhaps to avoid vengeful aliens.
‘To save the world from certain doom, Jeff Goldblum’s character “plugs” his laptop into the docked alien space ship and uploads a virus to the mother ship. How did that work? Do aliens use Cat5? Do they use TCP/IP? Was the ship equipped with a 5v DC power adapter? How did he authenticate on their network?’
For anyone involved in network security consultancy, it’s comforting to see that even in advanced situations there are still a few kinks to be ironed out.
Do you not think the whole idea of Aliens coming and trying to destroy the world might need you to suspend belief for a while too?
Posted by :Mark | August 24, 2007 2:00 PM