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The War on Conficker C: April Fool’s Day Worm

25 March, 2009 (14:04) | Extreme Tech | By: Staff

The New York Times reports:

An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between computer security groups around the world and the brazen author of a malicious software program called Conficker.

The program grabbed global attention when it began spreading late last year and quickly infected millions of computers with software code that is intended to lash together the infected machines it controls into a powerful computer known as a botnet.

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Oasis of the Seas

28 February, 2009 (16:44) | Extreme Tech | By: Staff

The Super Star Destroyer of Cruise Ships

The Super Star Destroyer of Cruise Ships

At 220,000 tons, Oasis of the Seas is one big ass ship and a great example of extreme tech. This monstrosity includes space for 6300 passengers, 400 TONS of soil and plants, 500 tons of water for the swimming pool, and 20 foot tall propellers to make the whole thing “cruise”.

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