Top 11 Celebrity-Inspired Computer Attacks

Nothing has more drawing power than celebrities, so it stands to reason that the nasty virus makers might eventually capitalize on that fascination. Check out our reader-compiled list of

October 3, 2006

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11) The Gates: Your PC refuses to boot up until you swear a blood oath to purchase a copy of Vista as soon as its released (whenever that is).

10) Shatnered: Text ... files ... DISPLAY! ... in staccato ... fashion.

9) The Peter Graves: This virus, should you choose to accept it, causes your optical drive to self-destruct.

8) Bushed: Convinces your computer that there's a 'real threat' somewhere else in your system, pretends to wipe it out and then posts 'Mission Accomplished' across your monitor screen.7) The Elvis: Causes your server rack to shake and shimmy unless you sing "Love Me Tender."

6) Carrey-ed Away: Virus demands a funds transfer, otherwise it plays the most annoying clips from 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,' 'Dumb & Dumber,' and 'The Cable Guy.'

5) Clerked: Computer spends all its time talking about Star Wars, comics, and how it doesn't even want to be here today.

4) Kutchered: Your PC hides all your files, then flashes "You've been punked." on the screen.

3) Burns Me Up: If you don't give your credit card info, computer starts smelling like old cigars while it posts fake instant message conversations between George and Gracie.2) Hasslehoffed: This Germany-based virus is actually very popular in that country, as it plays continuous loops of David Hasslehoff's greatest hits.

1) Lohanned: Computer parties all night, then comes up with excuses why it can't function the next day.

Thanks to Ray Gauthier, Bill Mallon, Nick Nielsen, Thomas Flynn, Brad Newman. Plenty of other fun can be found at the Last Mile Online.

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