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- Mar 27, 2012
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In 2012, two servers run by the U.S. Navy rolled back their clocks 12 years, deciding it was the year 2000.
The servers were very important: they're part of a worldwide network that helps computers keep the right time using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Computers that checked in with the Navy's servers and adjusted their clocks accordingly had a variety of problems with their phones systems, routers and authentication systems.
Researchers warn computer clocks can be easily scrambled | ITworld
The servers were very important: they're part of a worldwide network that helps computers keep the right time using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Computers that checked in with the Navy's servers and adjusted their clocks accordingly had a variety of problems with their phones systems, routers and authentication systems.
Researchers warn computer clocks can be easily scrambled | ITworld