What are the scariest computer tech horror stories you've heard?
There's the story of a self - driving car that had a software glitch. It started driving erratically on the highway, swerving in and out of lanes. Passengers were terrified, and luckily, no one was hurt. But it raised serious concerns about the safety of self - driving technology. The company had to recall all the cars of that model to fix the software issue.
A developer accidentally pushed the wrong code to the live server. It caused the entire e - commerce website to crash during the peak shopping season. Sales dropped to zero, and the company faced a lot of angry customers and a huge financial loss. The recovery process took days, and they lost a significant amount of market share.
I once heard about a computer system in a hospital that malfunctioned. The medical records were all jumbled up. Doctors couldn't access the correct patient information during surgeries and critical treatments. It was a nightmare as it put patients' lives at risk.
What are the scariest computer horror stories you've heard?
I once heard of a case where a person's entire digital identity was stolen through their computer. The thief managed to access their bank accounts, social media, and other important accounts. They emptied the bank accounts and started posting inappropriate things on social media, ruining the person's reputation. It was terrifying as it took the victim months to try and regain control of their identity.
What are the scariest computer building horror stories you've heard?
A builder thought they had installed the hard drive correctly. But when they booted up the computer for the first time, there was a continuous clicking noise coming from the hard drive. It turned out that the hard drive had been jostled during installation and the read - write head was damaged. Losing all the data that was supposed to be on that hard drive was a real horror story. Plus, they had to buy a new hard drive and reinstall everything.
What are the funniest computer tech support stories you've heard?
I heard a story where a user called because they couldn't print. After a lot of back - and - forth, it was discovered that the printer wasn't turned on. Another funny one was when a user thought their computer had been hacked because their cursor was moving on its own. It turned out their dog was nudging the mouse while it was on the floor. One more was a user who couldn't log into their account. They had forgotten their password, but were insisting that the computer was at fault.
What are the scariest IT horror stories you've heard?
One of the scariest is when a cloud service provider had a major outage. Many businesses relying on their services were left in the lurch. Their websites went down, and they couldn't access important data stored in the cloud. It showed how vulnerable businesses are when they put all their digital eggs in one basket.
What are some of the most amusing computer tech support stories you've heard?
A guy called saying his computer screen was blank. The tech support agent asked him to check the power cord. He said it was plugged in. After a while, it was discovered that he had plugged the computer power cord into the printer. It was a really simple mistake but super funny.
What are some of the most hilarious funny computer tech stories you've heard?
I heard about a team of engineers who were testing a new server. They were so focused on getting it up and running that they didn't notice they had misconfigured the cooling system. The server got so hot that it started making strange beeping noises. When they finally realized what was going on, they found that the heat had caused some of the components to expand and the server case was bulging a little. It was a funny and costly mistake for them to learn from.
What Are the Worst Tech Recruiter Horror Stories You've Heard?
One of the worst stories I know is when a recruiter lied about the location of the job. They told the candidate it was a local position, but in reality, it required a lot of traveling or even potential relocation. The candidate had made it clear that they couldn't relocate, and this misinformation led to a lot of disappointment and wasted effort on both sides.
What are the scariest Holi horror stories you've heard?
I heard of a Holi horror story where a woman's white dress got completely ruined by some boys who threw not just colored powder but also muddy water at her. She was humiliated and felt very scared as she was all alone and they were being very aggressive. It was a horrible experience for her during what should have been a festive time.
What are the scariest waterpark horror stories you've heard?
I heard about a waterpark where a person almost drowned in the main pool. The lifeguards were slow to react as they were chatting among themselves. It was a really close call and the victim was in the water gasping for air for what felt like an eternity before help finally arrived.
What are the scariest alligator horror stories you've heard?
I heard a story about a pet dog that was snatched by an alligator while playing near a riverbank. The owner could only watch in horror as the alligator disappeared with their beloved pet. It was so sudden and tragic.