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embedding-shape 4 hours ago

Only if the goal is to actually spread fear in a civilian population. It's not clear what the motivation is here besides "the worm spreads itself lol".

bpavuk 4 hours ago | parent [-]

that dead man's switch surely smells like that tbh

isityettime 3 hours ago | parent [-]

The dead man's switch reminds me of worms and viruses from my childhood, whose primary purpose was apparently just to wreak havoc rather than direct financial gain. It's a childish gimmick.

resonious 3 hours ago | parent [-]

If an infected computer gets disabled after deactivating one stolen credential, it might slow down the victim from deactivating their other stolen credentials.

isityettime 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Ugh. True.