Re: U.S. Military Wants to Exert Influence Over Private Cyber Infrastructure

[Paul Ferguson <fergdawgster () gmail com>]

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On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Marc <marc () marcd org> wrote:

> > > Considering how the U.S. Military can't even protect it's own networks
> > > against well-known USB malware, I find this suggestion laughable.
> > [...]
> >
> > But not just *any* of their networks, a *classified* network.
> >
> > I think I'm more offended than in hysterics.  A) they've proven they're
> > not up to the job on their "critical assets" network - let alone their
> > garden variety networks.  B) uhmmm.. right.  US Military having control
> > over private networks.  Pretty sure something in the Constitution says
> > that's against the rules.
>
> maybe...they just need...more...err...practice...
>
> Remember this?

The reference to fine team of military "hackers" at HITB is all well and
good, but I think is the exception, not the rule.

Remember, you still have people who think like this:

"Carpet bombing in cyberspace"
http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2008/05/3375884

'Nuff said.

- - ferg

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