On April fools day, many pranks are played on people all over the world. But their is one ordeal that is being plotted as of now that will not be so funny at the end of the day.
On April 1, 2009, a computer virus (worm) that is called the Conficker C is set to infect millions of individuals computers. Several research centers are frantically working to figure out how this horrible worm can be stopped.
"We're like former hackers who like to catch other hackers. To us, we get almost a feather in our cup to be able to knock out that worm," said Alvin Estevez, CEO of Enigma Software Group. "We slap each other five when we're killing those infections."
No one knows how the virus will affect the computer systems but many researchers are working hard to figure out how to stop the disaster in its tracks. The virus could possibly wipe out a person's files, copy every key stroke that is done on the keyboard or offer software that is not legit.
The media has not really covered this horrible situation but I do believe that as the first of April approaches, more and more people will be aware and alert. I think it's sad that people live their lives everyday to get over on others, but one day they will be stopped, even if it's one hacker every few years.
A code was broken in the virus and that is how the researchers know what particular day this infection will be triggered to take off. Everyone is being warned to be careful on what is done on their computers within the next week, because someone or something could be watching.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
AIG is in the hot seat...
There has been so much strife in the news about the economic situation and one of the biggest riots lately has been of Citibank, but now the tables are turning towards AIG.
President Obama was trying to keep the top executives from getting these million dollar bonuses because he knows that the economy cannot afford it. It has recently been released that about 73 high-end executives were paid out over $1 million in bonuses a piece and that 11 of those individuals don’t even work for the company anymore.
AIG is under heavy scrutiny due to the fact that the company received a portion of the bailout money that was intended to help the company overall and its employees, not the people who are already at the top.
The news have been showing clips of angry people who feel betrayed by AIG, and blogs that have been written to express the anger of many clients of the company.
"Millions of Americans are losing their jobs -- millions. And to some degree they're losing their jobs because of actions taken by some of these firms," Sens. Max Baucus said. "At the same time, they're giving themselves bonuses. I mean, give me a break. What are these people thinking? That's part of the problem. They're not thinking."
It is going around that these individuals who received the bonuses may have to pay income tax and excise tax on the funds because of the large amounts for which they were paid out in.As of right now, congress is trying to figure out a logical way to get the bonuses back but AIG is saying the bonuses are written within the employess contracts.
President Obama was trying to keep the top executives from getting these million dollar bonuses because he knows that the economy cannot afford it. It has recently been released that about 73 high-end executives were paid out over $1 million in bonuses a piece and that 11 of those individuals don’t even work for the company anymore.
AIG is under heavy scrutiny due to the fact that the company received a portion of the bailout money that was intended to help the company overall and its employees, not the people who are already at the top.
The news have been showing clips of angry people who feel betrayed by AIG, and blogs that have been written to express the anger of many clients of the company.
"Millions of Americans are losing their jobs -- millions. And to some degree they're losing their jobs because of actions taken by some of these firms," Sens. Max Baucus said. "At the same time, they're giving themselves bonuses. I mean, give me a break. What are these people thinking? That's part of the problem. They're not thinking."
It is going around that these individuals who received the bonuses may have to pay income tax and excise tax on the funds because of the large amounts for which they were paid out in.As of right now, congress is trying to figure out a logical way to get the bonuses back but AIG is saying the bonuses are written within the employess contracts.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Off With Your Heads!
In Mexico their has been an ongoing battle dealing with illegal drug wars that has gone a little too far.
Five heads were discovered in separate ice chest near a road, underneath a ficus tree in the state of Jalisco.
The five individuals in this particular brawl are few among the several thousand of people who have been killed due to this ongoing drug war.
Over 7,000 Mexican soldiers have been sent to several different areas to possibly help maintain the killings and findings of decapitated heads that seem to continue to grow over time.
On each box, inscribed messages ensured that further threats and violence will persist if the battle continues on.
"Like these, I am going to finish everyone," one box says. "I'm going after you, 'Goyo.'"
The victims' eyes were taped shut and all of them were reported to be men, between the ages of 30 and 45 years old.
President Obama has spoken out about the horrible incident that has taken place in Central Mexico, saying that the U.S Military can help Mexico with its rising drug war violence.
Five heads were discovered in separate ice chest near a road, underneath a ficus tree in the state of Jalisco.
The five individuals in this particular brawl are few among the several thousand of people who have been killed due to this ongoing drug war.
Over 7,000 Mexican soldiers have been sent to several different areas to possibly help maintain the killings and findings of decapitated heads that seem to continue to grow over time.
On each box, inscribed messages ensured that further threats and violence will persist if the battle continues on.
"Like these, I am going to finish everyone," one box says. "I'm going after you, 'Goyo.'"
The victims' eyes were taped shut and all of them were reported to be men, between the ages of 30 and 45 years old.
President Obama has spoken out about the horrible incident that has taken place in Central Mexico, saying that the U.S Military can help Mexico with its rising drug war violence.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Missing Men...
Last Saturday, four friends sailed off the coast of Florida on a planned fishing trip at around 6:30a.m.
"The Air Force Reserve sent a C-130 airplane and a Pave Hawk helicopter to assist the Coast Guard's search, which also included several other helicopters and airplanes. Three Coast Guard cutters were also on the water," said Coast Guard Capt. Tim Close.
Two of the individuals that are missing are NFL players Marquis Cooper from the Raiders and an NFL free agent named Corey Smith.
So far, only one person was found since the tragic disappearance of the four individuals. Formal USF player, Nick Schuyler, was found floating on top of the 21-foot single engine boat alone in the middle of the ocean.
Schuyler said all of the men had on life jackets and were too exhausted to continue holding on to the boat in an attempt to wait on being rescued.
"We now know we are looking for persons in the water, not a boat," said Close.
This story has gone nation wide and has been aired on every local station within the United States, the families of all the missing people still have high hopes that they are alive somewhere waiting to be found.
It has been over 48 hours since the disappearance of the other three men and the odds of finding them alive are nearly slim to none.
"The Air Force Reserve sent a C-130 airplane and a Pave Hawk helicopter to assist the Coast Guard's search, which also included several other helicopters and airplanes. Three Coast Guard cutters were also on the water," said Coast Guard Capt. Tim Close.
Two of the individuals that are missing are NFL players Marquis Cooper from the Raiders and an NFL free agent named Corey Smith.
So far, only one person was found since the tragic disappearance of the four individuals. Formal USF player, Nick Schuyler, was found floating on top of the 21-foot single engine boat alone in the middle of the ocean.
Schuyler said all of the men had on life jackets and were too exhausted to continue holding on to the boat in an attempt to wait on being rescued.
"We now know we are looking for persons in the water, not a boat," said Close.
This story has gone nation wide and has been aired on every local station within the United States, the families of all the missing people still have high hopes that they are alive somewhere waiting to be found.
It has been over 48 hours since the disappearance of the other three men and the odds of finding them alive are nearly slim to none.
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