Scientist 'Infected' With Computer Virus

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A British scientist has become the first human to be infected with a computer virus.


Dr Mark Gasson, a cybernetics expert at the University of Reading, has had a computer chip implanted in his hand.

The chip is programmed to open security doors to his lab - and ensure only he is able to switch on and use his mobile phone.

But Dr Gasson deliberately infected the chip with a computer virus, which was then automatically transmitted to affect to the lab security system.

"Once the system is infected, anybody accessing the building with their passcard would be infected too," he told Sky News.

The virus on his chip is benign. But malicious computer code could give criminals access to a building.
Dr Gasson says his experiment also exposes the vulnerability of chips now routinely implanted in patients.

Heart pacemakers contain mini-computers that control the heartbeat, and communicate with doctors via a special reader held against the skin.

But if a virus was transmitted to the device which stopped it working properly, the consequences for the patient could be fatal.

"The devices will have to start to use security encryption," said Dr Gasson.

"Medical devices should have some kind of password protection as well. They're basic security precautions. It's surprising these devices don't have them already."

Ok now ive heard it all i think lol

[Richie]

He'll need to download avg, maybe its a keylogger.


OT: hardly possible lol

[-:Undertaker:-]

It is very scary how far these things go and is just another extension of the disasterous ID card and database schemes that Labour imposed on the country - I will never ever ever wear one of these chips, nor will I give my fingerprints, DNA or anything else.

My body, my business.

[xxMATTGxx]

It is very scary how far these things go and is just another extension of the disasterous ID card and database schemes that Labour imposed on the country - I will never ever ever wear one of these chips, nor will I give my fingerprints, DNA or anything else.

My body, my business.

So I'm assuming you will never travel to the states then? I can't believe you mentioned Labour on this thread to be honest. I'm sure no one even said they wanted everyone to have this chip inside them.

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It's interesting what we will see in the future if any of these things will have viruses. He mentioned about pacemakers and such but I think we will be safe for some years to come yet!

[-:Undertaker:-]

So I'm assuming you will never travel to the states then? I can't believe you mentioned Labour on this thread to be honest. I'm sure no one even said they wanted everyone to have this chip inside them.

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It's interesting what we will see in the future if any of these things will have viruses. He mentioned about pacemakers and such but I think we will be safe for some years to come yet!

I guess not then - Labour and the government have a lot to do with these schemes and i'm suprised you think otherwise to be honest. Who'd have thought a few years ago that ID cards were going to be introduced. There is a line and microchips, ID cards and so forth cross that line.

I am not a criminal so therefore I dont expect to be treated like a criminal.
A case such as this goes way too far.

[Catzsy]

I saw this featured on Sky News the other day. It was weird seeing him press his arm and turn the lights and the tv on. He will go down in history. An interesting thread!

[danzooo]

This is absolutely bonkers. It really is.

[Wig44.]

I too well never let my personal information (including my DNA) be collected and stored on a chip. That gives the government too much control. If this means I can't visit the USA then I will never visit the USA - what a loss that is..

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whats everyone talking about going to the usa and giving dna lol....... dont understand

[xxMATTGxx]

whats everyone talking about going to the usa and giving dna lol....... dont understand

Undertaker first posted that he will not give his fingerprints to anyone. Meaning he will never travel to the USA then as normally when you land and go through security, you have to have your fingerprints taken.

Which to most people it isn't a big issue as we want to go to the country and have a great time or visit family or work etc etc.