Re: Worm forcing reboots.

"shrike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <shrike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

Howdy,

I happened to notice several Win32 boxen, spontaneously have problems
with the shift key. When rebooted all installed automatic updates and
the problem went away. Basically the shift key functioned in reverse
making typing irritating.

Somebody hit the caps lock key. Hit it again and the typing will be back to
normal.
No reboot needed.


It occurred to me that this would be an effective way to force a
reboot and subsequent installation of a root kit without drawing a lot
of attention.

Anybody else experience this? Does this fit the profile you know of?

.

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