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Please Have Your Fireextinguiser Ready

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:42 am
by Theta Sigma
I was told there were virii that target optical drive firmware to do just that. :o

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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:27 pm
by Jesper
I was told there were virii that target optical drive firmware to do just that. :o
Whats your source of that info ?

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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:20 pm
by Theta Sigma
I was about to say "Someone who knows", but your doubt made me google some supporting evidence, and I couldn't find any! :D

I did see that there are virii that attack firmware of DVD players, but as for IDE drives, I see only evidence of the rumour.

My friend will get a good talking to. :)

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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 3:14 am
by Jesper
Well I am more curious to read about it than I am doubting, Ive never heard of such damage caused by malicious software, to any kind of hardware, CPU/chipset,HD,CD,DVD,etc. But just cause I havent heard about it doesnt mean they arent out there. I guess its kinda the same with trolls, monsters, ghosts and aliens, just cause I havent met any doesnt mean they arent walking among us :D

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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:06 pm
by AdamWarren
scarry stuff!