PCs’ PCs pwned: Irish cops probe mystery malware attack

External attempts to hack into the IT systems of the Garda Síochána prompted a temporary shut down of several Irish police systems last week. Details of the attack are so far sketchy but reportedly involve a new strain of malware. UTV Ireland reports the attack took place on Thursday and involved “zero day” malware. In a …

[Anonymous Coward]

What's this Pen thing from O2....

Don't know Mick, why don't you plug it in??? Ok...

[ArrZarr]

Re: What's this Pen thing from O2....

Well, being part of a government system, they were probably still running XP

[Anonymous Coward]

Because?

O2 operates in Ireland and everyone Irish is called Mick or Paddy?

[frank ly]

Re: Because?

Not at all. Some of them are called Siobhan or Clodagh.

[James O'Shea]

Re: Because?

And one or two Jimmys. Not to mention Marys, Elizabeths, Annes, and variations on Bridget/Brighid/Brigid.

[James O'Shea]

Re: Because?

Only the stuck-up ones.

[Mark 85]

Re: What's this Pen thing from O2....

Nicely done..... upvotes and for the oblique reference: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/08/08/o2_sent_customers_a_windows_virus_on_usb_pens/

[Seanie Ryan]

hello 419?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YwQ9mRyBjc

[Version 1.0]

Time for a roundup

OK lads, let's go and book anyone with some bitcoins - looks like we're going to need some.

[s. pam]

FYI: a couple of Madonna jars..

Of Poteen are more malware inducing than any computer hack...

[Duvelhedz]

The Real Reason

http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2016/08/09/we-tried-installing-windows-10-gardai-reveal-reason-behind-it-shutdown/