Metrogirl Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Internet Jackass Day April the 1st is almost upon us. This forum hasn't been around quite long enough to have experienced the lunacy that tends to go on on All Fools' Day, particularly on the internet. Yet. CNET News has a timely warning in today's article by Daniel Terdiman, detailing some of the more - and less - amusing goings on with the internet on this great day for jokers, pranksters and those with less benevolent motives. The author of Waxy.org, a popular technology culture blog, dubs it "Internet Jackass Day" It's all fun, of course, and most people can spot a spoof, but I'd like to add an extra note of caution which wasn't in the article. The malware authors, pharmers and phishers never miss any opportunity to catch more victims, and links to 'amusing spoof stories' will probably abound. Be extra vigilant in what you read tomorrow, and for the next few days, since propagation is not always instant. I'm sure none of our worthy members will be posting bogus stories here, will they? If you're tempted to post a spoof, you might want to stop to consider the impact on some of our newer users. BBC Stories Used as Bait. In another breaking story on CNET today, a concerted effort to exploit an unpatched Internet Explorer vulnerability using BBC News stories as an enticement to click on a link to a site dropping trojans or Phishing for personal information. Aren't you glad you're using Safari? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcreek Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I still love the old Google Gulp from last year! I wonder what Apple & Google have this year. but Apple Would probably go for something crazy like a double pack of OSX for PC & XP/Vista Drivers for the iMac/MBP/Mini & all upcoming models of mac. Only It's Real and not a prank that would be the ultimate Apple Prank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponmac Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Has anyone noticed that Apple hasn't announced anything for their 30th anniversy which is tomorrow?? http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalmusic/0,390...49260346,00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boolean22 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 a Black choice for the new Next-Gen iBook? (MacBook sans Pro?) that'd make my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 It would be Da Bomb if Apple was giving away free Powermacs or something (I know it won't happen but I can still wish!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponmac Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I might just show up at an apple store first thing in the morning to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Duke Nukem Forever has been pre-released to Ars, as an AJAX (web) application (funny): http://arstechnica.com/reviews/games/forever.ars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Gear4 has released the iRon iPod accessory to coincide with Apple's anniversary. Now if only APPLE would release something to coincide with their OWN anniversary. http://playlistmag.com/features/2006/03/gear4iron/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bond Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 And finally....Bungie's released more info about their long awaited "Pimps-at-sea"! And "Flood on a Plane"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Has anyone noticed google's newest service - Google Romance?? Kinda coincidental it appears on april 1st... http://www.google.com/romance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
non sequitur Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 slashdot :censored2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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