Lucas Damas

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

Topic:

Computer virus that spreads like a cold through wifi.

Title: Chameleon WiFi Virus Spreads Like a Cold

Source: https://blog.malwarebytes.org/online-security/2014/03/chameleon-wifi-virus-spreads-like-a-cold/

Summary: A team of researchers developed a virus that spreads through wifi. It attacks the AP on computers and has access to any information you entered while on the internet. The virus has almost nothing that can stop it at the moment.

Reaction: I find this virus fascinating but I believe that it is extremely dangerous. Through this virus anyone can access your personal information. This is a hazard to international security because it can be used to find nuclear codes. It reminds me of Ultron in Avengers 2. It isn’t as advanced as AI but it still a threat.

World Impact: Someone could easily attack the AP of a government and then they would have access secrets of the government. This can be both a good and bad thing. It can be used to keep the government honest. On the other hand it can be a danger to civilians if someone has malicious intent. This virus should be kept under lock and key to insure national/international security. It should not have been developed in the first place.