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AC/DC babay!

According to a news story posted on the Huffington Post, a virus unleashed on a host of computer systems in Iran has caused them to play AC/DC classic Thunderstruck at ear-blowing volumes.

Though currently unconfirmed, a report from Finnish security researcher Mikko Hypponen states that several emails have been sent out from Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation claiming that the AC/DC assault had caused some serious trouble across their computer systems.

"I am writing you to inform you that our nuclear program has once again been compromised and attacked by a new worm with exploits which have shut down our automation network at Natanz and another facility Fordo near Qom," the email states.

AC/DC: Thunderstriking

"According to the email our cyber experts sent to our teams, they believe a hacker tool Metasploit was used. The hackers had access to our VPN. The automation network and Siemens hardware were attacked and shut down. I only know very little about these cyber issues as I am scientist not a computer expert."

"There was also some music playing randomly on several of the workstations during the middle of the night with the volume maxed out. I believe it was playing 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC."

Computer viruses: you're doing it right.