dmg@lid.mitre.org (David Gursky) (12/03/89)
I could not help but notice that the lastest version of nVIR adds new resources called "JUDE". Furthermore, the virus was reported by the folks over in Switzerland, where German is widely spoken. Jude is German for "Jew". Call me paranoid, but could there be some connection? My personal suspicion is that this clone was created by some anti-semitic group in Germany (which is unfortunately seeing a rise in anti-semitic acts, as is this country), and that the virus simply made its way into Switzerland.
johnsonr@ncar.UCAR.EDU (JOHNSON RICHARD J) (12/05/89)
dmg@lid.mitre.org (David Gursky) writes: >I could not help but notice that the lastest version of nVIR adds new >resources called "JUDE". ... Jude is >German for "Jew". Call me paranoid, but could there be some >connection? >My personal suspicion is that this clone was created by some >anti-semitic group in Germany... Well, my personal opinion is that someone used a random name generator to pick a four character resource type. Then again, it could be a virus from the depths of the USSR's intelligence community, released to sow dissension among groups in W. Europe and distract them from the momentous events in E. Europe. What use is speculation, though? When someone catches the "author" of this latest nVIR clone, I think the first question he or she will be asked by the tabloid reporters is, "Was the virus a feeble attempt at an anti-semitic statement?" Until then, I'll stick to the random name "theory." | Richard Johnson johnsonr@spot.colorado.edu | | CSC doesn't necessarily share my opinions, but is welcome to. | | Power Tower...Dual Keel...Phase One...Allison/bertha/Colleen...?... | | Space Station Freedom is Dead. Long Live Space Station Freedom! |