[Sheflug] Re: Ramen Worm

[James Wallbank <nospam [at] lowtech.org>]

Hi All (jumps into the middle of someone else's discussion - sorry!)

I thought this (from http://www.nissinfoods.com/top.htm) might amuse...

>Nissin Foods is in no way connected to, affiliated with or 
>sponsoring the author(s) of the so-called Ramen Linux Virus or those 
>persons who have distributed this computer virus. The name Ramen and 
>images of Nissin Foods noodle products have been used by the 
>author(s) of this virus without the permission or consent of by 
>Nissin Foods, and we are actively exploring how best to address this 
>misuse. In the interim, Nissin Foods has taken all reasonable steps 
>to attempt to minimize the ability of this virus to use our images 
>and website. We encourage all persons who have been affected by the 
>so-called Ramen Linux Virus to contact the National Infrastructure 
>Protection Center at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Telephone 
>Number: (202) 323-3205) to report this virus. We want all affected 
>parties to understand that Nissin Foods is as much of a victim as 
>they, and is committed to halting any unauthorized use of its images.

The "reasonable steps" that Nissin have taken to "minimize the 
ability of this virus to use our images" include (as of this morning) 
removing all images of Top Ramen Noodles from their site! It reminds 
me of the kind of radical "security policy" implemented with a pair 
of scissors!

Cheers,

James
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