Deported Russian (Spy?) Worked At Microsoft 162
subtropolis writes "KOMO News in Seattle is reporting that a recently-deported 23-yr-old Russian man 'appears to have ties to the recently-exposed Russian counterintelligence' (according to unnamed Feds). The article states that he admitted to unspecified immigration violations and was promptly shown the door on Tuesday. It also says that 'Microsoft confirms Karetnikov worked as an entry-level software tester for less than a year.' So, I'm thinking that MS had better take a really good at their logs for that time. He may have got in at 'entry-level' but his abilities may have been a fair bit beyond that. ... Interestingly, his admission to mere 'violations' and swift departure would be right in line with how this swap has gone down. The four Russians who were flown to Britain and the US had to first sign a confession before President Medvedev granted them pardons." The same news is at CBS News, too.
Oblig Yakov Smirnoff (Score:1, Funny)
Worked for M$? (Score:4, Funny)
Wouldn't that be something if you could rootkit a master ISO for M$'s Windows retail disk.
It would explain so much...
What we all suspected is true! (Score:5, Funny)
I guess it's official -- Microsoft IS spyware!
Oh no, it's starting! (Score:3, Funny)
"So, I'm thinking that MS had better take a really good at their logs for that time."
He stole that word (I assume it was "look") from right under your nose! We are in some serious trouble!
Re:Oblig Yakov Smirnoff (Score:2, Funny)
Re:What we all suspected is true! (Score:4, Funny)
Odd, I found this in my task manager...
Image Name | Username | CPU | Memory | Description .| 3 . . . | 13,900k | For the Motherland
rpt2kgb.exe| System . .
I guess I just never noticed it before now.
Re:Worked as an Entry Level Tester at Microsoft... (Score:3, Funny)
Depends, are you good at taking out heavies and sapping turrets?
Re:why do the russians need to spy on microsoft? (Score:4, Funny)
Remember, the ads for BING are all about there being too many links. You know, links, the things offered to you based on the search criteria you entered. Somehow, fewer links are better. And let's not forget the pretty background which makes you feel happy to see so few responses to your query.
LoB
Re:He's not alone (Score:2, Funny)
Fortunately, the Apple spy doesn't hold his phone correctly, so he can't tell Moscow what he's learned. Whew.
What more do they want ? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Worked for M$? (Score:4, Funny)
Bug #12512523512
Issue: Windows does not have Russian rootkit installed
Status: Critical
Steps to Reproduce:
1) Install Windows
2) KGB unable to access Windows remotely with secret password
3)
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Reply: Thank you for your feedback, we believe the latest build fixes your problem!
Status: FIXED
Re:Niggers (Score:1, Funny)
You can take a /. troll out of his mother's basement... Oh wait, you can't.
Re:why do the russians need to spy on microsoft? (Score:1, Funny)
You appear to be running a spy ring. Do you want help with that?