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Chuck Norris Attacks Linux-Based Routers, Modems

Posted by timothy on from the witnesses-awarded-him-both-ears-and-the-tail dept.

angry tapir writes "Discovered by Czech researchers, the Chuck Norris botnet has been spreading by taking advantage of poorly configured routers and DSL modems. The malware got the Chuck Norris moniker from a programmer's Italian comment in its source code: 'in nome di Chuck Norris,' which means 'in the name of Chuck Norris.' Chuck Norris is unusual in that it infects DSL modems and routers rather than PCs. It installs itself on routers and modems by guessing default administrative passwords and taking advantage of the fact that many devices are configured to allow remote access."

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  1. As far as misleading headlines go by DavidR1991 · · Score: 5, Funny

    this one really takes the cake!

    1. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by somersault · · Score: 5, Funny

      Actually, I think Chuck Norris would take the cake and use it to asphyxiate the headline, before drop-kicking said headline into the sun.

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      which is totally what she said
    2. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      I've also got to question the sense of naming a botnet like this. Sure it's memorable, but what's to stop Chuck Norris from taking legal action against the researchers who coined the name? I certainly wouldn't want my name associated with a criminal enterprise.

      ...Chuck Norris is a fictional charactor...

    3. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by spartacus_prime · · Score: 5, Funny

      Actually, I think Chuck Norris would take the cake and use it to asphyxiate the headline, before roundhouse kicking said headline into the sun.

      Fixed that for you.

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    4. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by FlyingBishop · · Score: 2, Funny

      Bigger problem is the inability to change your vote, and locating positive and negative mods in close proximity to each other so it's easy to accidentally mod someone up/down with no recourse.

    5. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by ooshna · · Score: 5, Funny

      ...Chuck Norris is a fictional charactor...

      Thats what they said about the fist in his beard

    6. Re:As far as misleading headlines go by AttilaSz · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yes, he is played by Bruce Schneier.

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  2. Is anything by AllyGreen · · Score: 3, Funny

    safe from Chuck Norris??

    1. Re:Is anything by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Only Chuck Norris is safe from Chuck Norris.

    2. Re:Is anything by hvm2hvm · · Score: 4, Funny

      If Chuck Norris ever fights himself (like if he goes back in time) he will win. End of story.

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  3. the REAL Chuck Noris by bsDaemon · · Score: 5, Funny

    The REAL Chuck Noris wouldn't have to guess the default password, he'd just round-house kick the modem until it let him in without it.

    1. Re:the REAL Chuck Noris by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      There is no password behind Chuck Norris' router, there is only another fist.

    2. Re:the REAL Chuck Noris by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Chuck Norris has no need of a router. He simply stares at an inexpensive hub until it starts packet switching out of fear.

      His last hub was only rebooted once. Rebooted into the sun.

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  4. Re:I wonder by MustardAndPizza · · Score: 4, Funny

    Duh! Very small rocks.

  5. Stupid jokes incoming in 3...2...1... by selven · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not even Bruce Schneier can protect your router from Chuck.

    1. Re:Stupid jokes incoming in 3...2...1... by krou · · Score: 5, Funny

      The malware got the Chuck Norris moniker from a programmer's Italian comment in its source code: 'in nome di Chuck Norris,' which means 'in the name of Chuck Norris.'

      In other news, an Italian programmer was found dead after taking Chuck Norris's name in vain.

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    2. Re:Stupid jokes incoming in 3...2...1... by rubycodez · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...with the impression of a foot in the side of his head

  6. Re:And will the Bruce Lee Bot Net be fighting it? by Xemu · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will it be involved in some botnet tournament, fighting over Linksys, D-Link and Netgear routers in a winner takes all competition?

    That would be the "Highlander" botnet

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  7. Wow, wasn't aware Chuck Norris was a botnet by knewter · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am I the only one who was entirely terrified by this headline?

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  8. Have we found his one weakness? by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is Chuck Norris really defeated by changing the admin password on your home router?!

    That would have made Bruce Lee's job a lot easier.

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  9. Chuck Norris... by DarthVain · · Score: 2, Funny

    doesn't need computers in his Botnet, he just ...er infects routers and modems...

    and my all time favorite:

    Chuck Norris doesn't do push ups. He pushes the planet down.

  10. Re:Source code? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You get the comments when you dissasemble the binary? O_o I want that tool!

  11. Chuck Norris will want Forced Vengeance (1982)... by saboola · · Score: 3, Funny

    ..I can not merely see him suffering Silent Rage (1982) over having a botnet named after him. He will attempt to get the researcher in a legal Code of Silence (1985) using A Force of One (1979) lawyer who will no doubt be Top Dog (1995) in his field.

  12. Jack Bauer by antdude · · Score: 2, Funny

    Jack Bauer could do better than Chuck Norris. :-P

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  13. There goes my karma by abbynormal+brain · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hook, line and sinker ... I'm a sucker for CH jokes:

    1. Who's the only person who can slam a revolving door? A: Chuck Norris
    2. When an episode of Walker Texas Ranger was aired in France, the French surrendered to Chuck Norris just to be on the safe side.
    3. Superman can compress coal into diamonds. Pffft. Chuck Norris can stretch diamonds back out into coal.
    4. Chuck Norris maintains a concealed weapons license in all 50 states just to legally wear pants.
    etc

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