According to additional reports throughout the day, malware was transmitted through patch management servers, affecting hundreds of PCs at the broadcasters and banks. The malware was designed to target the master boot records of the computers, taking them offline, and according to another article, local security experts say that this is an example of an advanced persistent threat.
The Korean Air Force has its own pro team which competes on a regular basis. This means they can jump right into the loop after their term is up. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lim_Yo-Hwan.
From the article:
"One blogger posted a screenshot of the software purportedly blocking an attempt to visit a porn site using Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
But, he said, there was no problem accessing the site using the Firefox web browser. "
Well, if one has to constantly modify CSS because different browsers interpret the same code differently, it's no wonder some people bash it.
Heck, even some people who have been using CSS for quite the while bash it.
Actually, there are home versions of GuitarFreaks and DrumMania. The first two mixes were released for the original PlayStation back in '99. The 3rd and 4th mixes were released together with DrumMania 2nd and 3rd respectively on the PS2, preceded by the first DrumMania. After a hiatus, Konami re-launched the home editions with V. (more info here.
As for songs, along the lines of Konami's other rhythm games and unlike Rock Band/Guitar Hero, a majority of the songs are done by in-house artists sprinkled with some covers.
I'm sure regular Slashdot readers have seen something involving misplaced private information and the UK government more than enough times...this is almost as bad as a dupe.
Apologies if this sounds like an apologist spouting (I am very much against region-locking myself).
One reason for region-locking is localization. For example, there's a guitar simulator for the DS called M-06 released in Japan. When Ubisoft released that game in the States, they renamed it to Jam Sessions. The average gamer Stateside would be more inclined to pick a game if it were titled "Jam Sessions" as opposed to "M-06"
Another more famous example is the rhythm game called "Ouendan". The original concept of the game involved high school cheering squads that "cheered" on; this concept is familiar and common in Japan but not so in the West (slightly different from the idea of cheerleaders). This was localized to "Elite Beat Agents".
Most average gamers will shy away from games that are in different languages because they won't understand what's being said. Low sales equate to low income. Hence, the lockout.
I find it a bit sad that Konami's own GuitarFreaks and Drummania series hasn't seen much coverage at all. I haven't played Guitar Hero, but to those who have, how do they compare?
In fact, artist singles and albums even used to come in MiniDiscs in Japan. Having said that, MiniDisc players were all the rage as well as opposed to recorders, while others here almost always needed the recorder.
So...waiting days after this rootkit was shown to the wild before actually taking action is considered responsible? Let's give FEMA an award for speed and responsibility!
Given I live here and play games on a regular basis, I know for a fact that Nintendo barely makes squat in this country. I don't know why, but I do know for a fact that there is almost zero Nintendo advertisement while Sony basically rules the airwaves. This isn't to bash any company in particular; I'm just telling what I see. Nintendo goods are well-known only in a niche-based community here.
South Koreans game with PCs (as Consoles where illegal till last year)
On the contrary, in the early-to-mid 90s, consoles were quite popular, even though they were partially rebranded. Samsung and Sega agreed to market the Master System, Genesis and Saturn under the Samsung logo while Hyundai and Nintendo co-branded the GB, GBC and SNES. Sony also released the white PSOne here as well, so illegal wouldn't quite fit.
Korea is too tied to MS for anything like this to happen any time soon. Ironically, with the exception of the Xbox, and MS Office, just about everything else Microsoft has a strong grip here. Major websites are designed for IE, Palm is hardly popular, Apple is only used by some 20K people, etc etc etc. There will be repercussions if MS has to back out of the OS market.
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That sounds like an apt description of events.
I see what you did there... I have to admit, that took me a few seconds to process.
Are you sure is not a botched antivirus/windows update that "cures a MBR infection"?
(the advanced persistent threat may be quite a justified description if running Windows - especially if it's XP)
Investigations are still ongoing, and I'm just quoting and translating local media reports as they come.
According to additional reports throughout the day, malware was transmitted through patch management servers, affecting hundreds of PCs at the broadcasters and banks. The malware was designed to target the master boot records of the computers, taking them offline, and according to another article, local security experts say that this is an example of an advanced persistent threat.
There is a South Korean movie based on a popular webcomic here that was released last year called Moss.
The Korean Air Force has its own pro team which competes on a regular basis. This means they can jump right into the loop after their term is up. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lim_Yo-Hwan.
Guess they'll be seeing increased numbers of appeals where the majority of those disconnected own an access point.
Which were not password-protected.
Might see just one good thing come out of this mess.
From the article: "One blogger posted a screenshot of the software purportedly blocking an attempt to visit a porn site using Microsoft's Internet Explorer. But, he said, there was no problem accessing the site using the Firefox web browser. "
Well, if one has to constantly modify CSS because different browsers interpret the same code differently, it's no wonder some people bash it. Heck, even some people who have been using CSS for quite the while bash it.
If they follow Konami's example and build heavier, more durable controllers, breakdowns will be much less frequent.
It's like comparing the plastic DDR pad you get in a home package with the 3-inch metal slabs at the arcades.
GuitarFreaks doesn't have a home version though.
Actually, there are home versions of GuitarFreaks and DrumMania. The first two mixes were released for the original PlayStation back in '99. The 3rd and 4th mixes were released together with DrumMania 2nd and 3rd respectively on the PS2, preceded by the first DrumMania. After a hiatus, Konami re-launched the home editions with V. (more info here.
As for songs, along the lines of Konami's other rhythm games and unlike Rock Band/Guitar Hero, a majority of the songs are done by in-house artists sprinkled with some covers.
I can get married by playing Gears of War 2? Sign me up!
I'm sure regular Slashdot readers have seen something involving misplaced private information and the UK government more than enough times...this is almost as bad as a dupe.
Bah! 640 cores should be more than enough!
Apologies if this sounds like an apologist spouting (I am very much against region-locking myself). One reason for region-locking is localization. For example, there's a guitar simulator for the DS called M-06 released in Japan. When Ubisoft released that game in the States, they renamed it to Jam Sessions. The average gamer Stateside would be more inclined to pick a game if it were titled "Jam Sessions" as opposed to "M-06" Another more famous example is the rhythm game called "Ouendan". The original concept of the game involved high school cheering squads that "cheered" on; this concept is familiar and common in Japan but not so in the West (slightly different from the idea of cheerleaders). This was localized to "Elite Beat Agents". Most average gamers will shy away from games that are in different languages because they won't understand what's being said. Low sales equate to low income. Hence, the lockout.
I find it a bit sad that Konami's own GuitarFreaks and Drummania series hasn't seen much coverage at all. I haven't played Guitar Hero, but to those who have, how do they compare?
From TFA:
BitTorrent's content is protected by Windows Media DRM and will only play back using Windows Media Player.
Is there a DRM alternative that is suitable on all platforms?
In fact, artist singles and albums even used to come in MiniDiscs in Japan. Having said that, MiniDisc players were all the rage as well as opposed to recorders, while others here almost always needed the recorder.
Attach a Quad-attack or whatever it's called materia to it...
The editors are only human. Maybe if you hired more people to screen articles and provide feedback instead or along with the subscribers?
The one time I actually want to SEE what the deal is, and it's already long gone...
(the article does NOT count)
So...waiting days after this rootkit was shown to the wild before actually taking action is considered responsible? Let's give FEMA an award for speed and responsibility!
Given I live here and play games on a regular basis, I know for a fact that Nintendo barely makes squat in this country. I don't know why, but I do know for a fact that there is almost zero Nintendo advertisement while Sony basically rules the airwaves. This isn't to bash any company in particular; I'm just telling what I see. Nintendo goods are well-known only in a niche-based community here.
Yes.
South Koreans game with PCs (as Consoles where illegal till last year)
On the contrary, in the early-to-mid 90s, consoles were quite popular, even though they were partially rebranded. Samsung and Sega agreed to market the Master System, Genesis and Saturn under the Samsung logo while Hyundai and Nintendo co-branded the GB, GBC and SNES. Sony also released the white PSOne here as well, so illegal wouldn't quite fit.
Samsung Saturn
Samsung Master System
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Korea is too tied to MS for anything like this to happen any time soon. Ironically, with the exception of the Xbox, and MS Office, just about everything else Microsoft has a strong grip here. Major websites are designed for IE, Palm is hardly popular, Apple is only used by some 20K people, etc etc etc. There will be repercussions if MS has to back out of the OS market.