Hautlle Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Quote A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America’s Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots’ every keystroke as they remotely fly missions over Afghanistan and other warzones.The virus, first detected nearly two weeks ago by the military’s Host-Based Security System, has not prevented pilots at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada from flying their missions overseas. Nor have there been any confirmed incidents of classified information being lost or sent to an outside source. But the virus has resisted multiple efforts to remove it from Creech’s computers, network security specialists say. And the infection underscores the ongoing security risks in what has become the U.S. military’s most important weapons system. “We keep wiping it off, and it keeps coming back,” says a source familiar with the network infection, one of three that told Danger Room about the virus. “We think it’s benign. But we just don’t know.” http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/10/virus-hits-drone-fleet/ First the unencrypted video crap, now this.... Is it just a proof of concept? Something of a trojan horse to be unleashed in the future? Seems like we don't even know what it's doing, if anything... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Hautlle's signature Hide all signatures Albums/EPs Free to DL or stream Newest stuff is on Soundcloud Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 why they are sending every key stroke to a drone anyway Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 good platform Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS MISCHIEF Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 its the terminator machine virus Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide MAXIMUS MISCHIEF's signature Hide all signatures official sup barnstar of coolness Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Clever. Whenever they hit innocent civilians, they can blame the virus. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremymacgregor87 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 gets shovel Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jeremymacgregor87's signature Hide all signatures profundity Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Quote the virus has resisted multiple efforts to remove it from Creech’s computers, network security specialists say.... "We keep wiping it off, and it keeps coming back,” says a source familiar with the network infection, one of three that told Danger Room about the virus. “We think it’s benign. But we just don’t know.” Wow .... just wow - Are some organisations really this incompetent ?! Fire them all, and hire people that don't think that becoming a security specialist consists of visiting your nearby store to pick up a copy of Norton AntiVirus. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 they should try entering safe mode and only then attempt to remove the virus :sup: Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 the future's to be like The Day After Tomorrow + Terminator + 2012 + Independence Day + The Matrix + Minority Report + Cloverfield + Bride Wars Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest umop_apisdn Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 + Catfish Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows and Labyrinths Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 this is the type of thing that will matter once we're in space. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Meadows and Labyrinths's signature Hide all signatures plantre.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wall Bird Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I don't know about you guys, but I find the idea of flying robot killing machines worrisome. Even more troubling is the idea of those same machines controlled by someone other than the maniacs that commissioned them. If I could hack those things I would fly and each and every one of them into a mountainside. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 On 10/9/2011 at 7:31 AM, Wall Bird said: I don't know about you guys, but I find the idea of flying robot killing machines worrisome. Even more troubling is the idea of those same machines controlled by someone other than the maniacs that commissioned them. Trust me, you are not the only person who finds it worrisome. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpenprol Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 They need more chrome and glowy red eyes though. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide lumpenprol's signature Hide all signatures After this I listened to geogaddi and I didn't like it, I was quite vomitting at some tracks, I realized they were too crazy for my ears, they took too much acid to play music I stupidly thought (cliché of psyché music) But I knew this album was a kind of big forest where I just wasn't able to go inside. - lost cloud I was in US tjis summer, and eat in KFC. FUCK That's the worst thing i've ever eaten. The flesh simply doesn't cleave to the bones. Battery ferming. And then, foie gras is banned from NY state, because it's considered as ill-treat. IT'S NOT. KFC is tourist ill-treat. YOU POISONERS! Two hours after being to KFC, i stopped in a amsih little town barf all that KFC shit out. Nice work! So i hope this woman is not like kfc chicken, otherwise she'll be pulled to pieces. -organized confused project Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 That can be the name of the drone bot net. 'chrome and glowy red eyes'. cheers. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures A member of the non sequitairiate. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1669940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOCfan Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I find this quite breathtaking, actually. I know that the military is not immune from cyber attack, but I'd have thought that the software running the Predator missions would've been airtight. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BOCfan's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesomeperson Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 WarGames remake, staring lulzsec and Obama. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazador Mod Unit Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 On 10/9/2011 at 7:31 AM, Wall Bird said: If I could hack those things I would fly and each and every one of them into a mountainside. This. These US robot soldier stories are super scary. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cazador Mod Unit's signature Hide all signatures no youtube videos in the signature, lolz much love, squee Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 It'd be hilarious if they were used to attack U.S. targets. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 On 10/10/2011 at 1:33 PM, Higgins VanHiggins said: I find this quite breathtaking, actually. I know that the military is not immune from cyber attack, but I'd have thought that the software running the Predator missions would've been airtight. They think now that the department of defence put the keylogging script in there, to keep tabs on the unit. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures A member of the non sequitairiate. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah their antivirus software is probably kicking up a fuss about the key logger that's probably been intentionally installed to log what the pilots are doing in the first place for mission debriefings and the like. And it "keeps coming back" because the IT department have to keep reinstalling it as some numpty keeps removing it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazador Mod Unit Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Quote But despite their widespread use, the drone systems are known to have security flaws. Many Reapers and Predators don’t encrypt the video they transmit to American troops on the ground. In the summer of 2009, U.S. forces discovered “days and days and hours and hours” of the drone footage on the laptops of Iraqi insurgents. A $26 piece of software allowed the militants to capture the video. Iraqi insurgents living in the future now. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Cazador Mod Unit's signature Hide all signatures no youtube videos in the signature, lolz much love, squee Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 this sounds like a typical american gov BS as an excuse to scrap them for the new wave of super unmanned craft they've been testing in iraq and afganistan over the past few years which is why they're still way ahead in this department mach 20 apparently that can reach anywhere in the world in well under an hour Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/69211-us-drones-infected-with-virus/#findComment-1670297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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