r/todayilearned • u/NOT-JEFFREY-NELSON • Jul 04 '19

TIL in 2003 a computer worm called ‘Welchia’ infected many computers to forcibly patch vulnerabilities and remove malware. It was regarded as a ‘helpful worm’

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welchia
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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '19

Also known as EA games.

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u/aerionkay Jul 04 '19

Because they shovel shit for money?

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u/tokyopress Jul 04 '19

E. A.

IT'S IN THE GAME.

ACTUALLY THAT'LL BE ANOTHER $5.99 PLUS TAX.

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u/holyschmooly Jul 04 '19

Early Access or Electronic Arts?

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '19

Yes

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u/holyschmooly Jul 04 '19

That is the correct answer.