hagjohn Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Turn on CNN (NY office)... they got hit by W32.Zotob.D and you can see how stupid they look on tv. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Behelit Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 How can you tell? I'm watching Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted August 16, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 16, 2005 huh? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathray Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 lmao... "Breaking News"... they just got hammered with a virus and they make it seem like the world is doomed :p The CNN computers got owned by the virus, meaning someone probably download the wrong e-mail attachment and there goes CNN computers. CNN is advising the public to turn off their computers... lmao, My god :| haha Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They don't know what they're talking about. It just goes to show that when Microsoft releases a CRITICAL update, you should patch your system(s) ASAP. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 :huh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Everyone of their computers can't be used because they're constantly restarting. That's why the bar at the bottom of CNN and CNN Headline News isn't there. Because those computers were effected. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldude7273 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 They are talking about it right now, but look fine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P!P Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was very surprised to turn on CNN and see that the latest virus is making breaking news. I took a few screen shots and posted them below. I'm not quite sure if this is breaking news but never-the-less cool to see CNN breaking in for this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagjohn Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Good, I hate that bar.. LOL That's why the bar at the bottom of CNN and CNN Headline News isn't there. Because those computers were effected. 586387096[/snapback] Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSoul Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 CNN going in frenzy cuz we cant see thier bar:P Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagjohn Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 It's not how they look, it's how they are reacting to the worms. Seems they got a double worm. They are talking about it right now, but look fine. 586387097[/snapback] Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamz Veteran Posted August 16, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 16, 2005 threads merged Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted August 16, 2005 Global Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2005 im watching.. it looks fine, but they are making it out to be like.. this is the big thing of the century. everyone is like panicing, and people from "trend micro" is speaking live ATM... "BREAKING NEWS" LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was very surprised to turn on CNN and see that the latest virus is making breaking news. I took a few screen shots and posted them below. I'm not quite sure if this is breaking news but never-the-less cool to see CNN breaking in for this. 586387110[/snapback] what screenshots :huh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathray Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 TrendMicro folks are saying this is a new virus. Regardless, salute the CNN idiots for not updating their software and virus definitions. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 CNN Headline News is having serious trouble playign videos because of the worm. CNN has been crippled. Someone in their IT department needs to be fired for not installing those Windows Updates. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnuke Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 My god its the end of the world to the bunker! Seriously this is hilarious :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahbinator Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 LOL CNN Headline News just mentioned that CNN was running their computers on Windows 2000 and that they needed to upgrade :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P!P Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Oh.. I didn't even realize it shut down CNN. Here's some screenshots I took that seemed to be lost when threads were merged. CNN International has now picked up the virus breaking news. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 BREAKING NEWS A worm shut down computers running Windows 2000 software across the United States. More soon. from cnn.com LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyPotatoes Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 THE LOLLERCOPTER COMMING DOWN FOR A LANDING IN LOLLERVILLAGE Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LispyGlitter2 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 lol the world is going to end because a new worm just got released...right CNN? I mean...didn't you patch your systems? Idiots. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedaxax Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Breaking news : we located the virus Beaking news 2 : nope it wasn't that one - cnn employees fired Breaking news 3 : MIT students hired to remove "Terrorist" virus threat 8r34k1N6mIt n3W5 : lo4ding.... WorldTruthNews Update : Deadline for Gaza pullout expires Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Iceman Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 ROFL. They have one knowledgable guy trying to explain it to computer illeterate news anchors. Come on people, just update your ****ing system, and you won't have this problem! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/359599-cnn-hit-by-worm/#findComment-586387157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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