Re: GSS warns that hackers can now destroy hardware

[Valdis.Kletnieks () vt edu]

On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:27:03 CDT, Brian Loe said:

> It was described as an actual lab setup complete with someone
> "hacking" the system and causing the damage.

So a rigged demo. :)

>                                                Around where I work, I'm
> told this is not difficult to do - basically you could simply take
> over on of the controller's windows boxen and destroy it the same as
> he (the controller) would if he were negligent.

And how much is the average controller paid?  Sounds like "human error" would
be a bigger concern if you have low-pay low-motivation people watching it.

> As for Iranian WMD, are you confusing Iran with Iraq?

If it's good enough for the Prez, it's good enough for me. :)

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