open letter to computer criminals

An open letter to computer criminals...

Posted by David Maynor at 12:10 PM

Dear Computer Criminals,

I would like to have a word with you about an event this week. As you

might know from the commercials, advertising tie-ins, and reviews,

Microsoft's latest entry in the Halo series becomes available at

midnight. In fact, many stores will be opening at midnight to support

the expected rush for Master Chief goodness.

Now it may seem that, with the flood of people developing the flu or

strep throat or other non-diagnosable aliments resulting in Tuesday

being a sick day, that it would be a great time to launch a new worm

or add a new attack to your botnet. Its almost like Microsoft fan boys

will be leaving the doors to the castle open due to the number of

cellphones and blackberries that will be ignored in pursuit of

unlocking Halo achievements.

I would, on behalf of these dorks, like to ask you to let this day

pass. It is like shooting fish in a barrel; where is the glory in

that.

Thank you for your time,