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===General=== | ===General=== | ||
*A worm that infects [[Keys]] through a vulnerability in modern key hardware, called [[Magic Lamp]] | *A worm that infects [[Keys]] through a vulnerability in modern key hardware, called [[Magic Lamp]] | ||
* | *in 2005 year, ''Djinn'' swept through the [[Perplex City Academy]] and other large city institutions, causing data and productivity losses of up to [[PCL]]750m. | ||
*Security experts at [[KSI|Key Surity Inc.]] have reported finding several keys around the city infected with a worm dubbed "Son of Djinn" | *Security experts at [[KSI|Key Surity Inc.]] have reported finding several keys around the city infected with a worm dubbed "Son of Djinn" | ||
*According to a recent leak from [[Centrifuge]], next-generation keys are still susceptible to Djinn; | *According to a recent leak from [[Centrifuge]], next-generation keys are still susceptible to Djinn; | ||
**The new virus can cause the same amount of damage as the first, but in about a fifth the time frame. | **The new virus can cause the same amount of damage as the first, but in about a fifth the time frame. | ||
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== | ==Creator of the Djinn Worm== | ||
* | *For two years, the people of Earth and Perplex City agonized over the identity of the scoundrel who created the Djinn virus. | ||
*The list of potential guilty parties was quite long, and included such luminaries as [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=175506#175506 Ruth Coralhouse] and [http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=217054#217054 Sente Kiteway]. | |||
*This was no ordinary whodunnit, however. On a surly evening, in a surly bar, [[Garnet]] was tipped off by an unknown informant. He was given a deck of cards, and an abstract clue. | |||
*This puzzlement would appear on Earth as {{Card|243|Shuffled}} (See: [[Shuffled]]) | |||
*Suspicions teetered at considerable length. When asked to comment, in the hopes that he may give a clue, Garnet said the following: | |||
{{Quote}} | |||
Hello - | Hello - | ||
You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved. | You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved. | ||
If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you. | If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you. | ||
Best Wishes, | Best Wishes, | ||
Garnet. | Garnet. | ||
|} | |||
*Solving {{Card|243|Shuffled}} revealed the creator of the Djinn Worm to be Fifteen-year-old [[Redward Price]]. | |||
*This solve was achieved on 26th July 2007 by UKVer2.0 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*Perplex City Sentinel | *'''Perplex City Sentinel''' | ||
**article, 28-MAR-05, "Djinn Jr. Reported" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/djinn_jr_report.html}} | **article, 28-MAR-05, "Djinn Jr. Reported" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/djinn_jr_report.html}} | ||
**article, 25-MAY-05, "Next-Gen [[Keys]] Susceptible to Djinn" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/nextgen_keys_su.html}} | **article, 25-MAY-05, "Next-Gen [[Keys]] Susceptible to Djinn" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/05/nextgen_keys_su.html}} | ||
**article, 27-JUN-05 "[[Key]] [[Gregory Dempsey|Developer]] Axed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/key_developer_a_1.html}} | **article, 27-JUN-05 "[[Key]] [[Gregory Dempsey|Developer]] Axed" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/key_developer_a_1.html}} | ||
*The Path of Least Time | *article, 30-JUL-07 "[[Djinn]] [[Redward Price|Designer]] Unmasked" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2004/11/djinn_designe.html}} | ||
*'''The Path of Least Time''' | |||
**entry, 10-OCT-06 "Search Agent" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/10/search_agent.html}} | **entry, 10-OCT-06 "Search Agent" {{WaybackS1|www.thepathofleasttime.com/archives/2006/10/search_agent.html}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:15, 3 August 2007
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PERPLEX CITY, SEASON ONE |
General
- A worm that infects Keys through a vulnerability in modern key hardware, called Magic Lamp
- in 2005 year, Djinn swept through the Perplex City Academy and other large city institutions, causing data and productivity losses of up to PCL750m.
- Security experts at Key Surity Inc. have reported finding several keys around the city infected with a worm dubbed "Son of Djinn"
- According to a recent leak from Centrifuge, next-generation keys are still susceptible to Djinn;
- The new virus can cause the same amount of damage as the first, but in about a fifth the time frame.
Timeline
- ??-???-04 - Djinn virus wreaked havoc on the Academy
- 28-MAR-05 - Djinn Jr. Announced
- 25-MAY-05 - Next generation Keys are found to be susceptible to Djinn virus
- 27-JUN-05 - Gregory Dempsey is fired; Centrifuge stock rises 6.4%
Creator of the Djinn Worm
- For two years, the people of Earth and Perplex City agonized over the identity of the scoundrel who created the Djinn virus.
- The list of potential guilty parties was quite long, and included such luminaries as Ruth Coralhouse and Sente Kiteway.
- This was no ordinary whodunnit, however. On a surly evening, in a surly bar, Garnet was tipped off by an unknown informant. He was given a deck of cards, and an abstract clue.
- This puzzlement would appear on Earth as Season 1 Card #243 - Shuffled (See: Shuffled)
- Suspicions teetered at considerable length. When asked to comment, in the hopes that he may give a clue, Garnet said the following:
|
Hello - You're quite right, Professor Kiteway was involved. If you can tell me what the message you deciphered was, I can shed some light on the mystery for you. Best Wishes, Garnet. |
- Solving Season 1 Card #243 - Shuffled revealed the creator of the Djinn Worm to be Fifteen-year-old Redward Price.
- This solve was achieved on 26th July 2007 by UKVer2.0
