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RE: military strike possible?
From: Dave Killion <Dkillion () netscreen com>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 10:11:54 -0800
At the time I learned about this, Russia was my only real concern. ;) Considering there are, what, seven countries with nukes, there's still plenty of countries left to hack^H^H^H^Hexplore. I'd actually be more worried about the Mob. Nothing like hacking Jimmy the Knife's computer late at night, and waking up the next morning with a severed horse's head next to you in bed.... -Dave This e-mail reflects the personal opinion of the author. -- Unless explicitly so stated in the text, it does not represent an official position of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. This email contains material that is confidential. The content of this email is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review or distribution by persons other than the intended recipient(s) without the express permission of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete/destroy all copies of this email and any related attachments. NetScreen does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of third party materials or information.
-----Original Message----- From: Meritt James [mailto:meritt_james () bah com] Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 6:21 AM To: Dave Killion Cc: 'security-basics () securityfocus com' Subject: Re: military strike possible? Interesting, and reasonable. Do other nations have a similar assertion? Jim Dave Killion wrote:It's been the position of the Russian government for sometime now thatattacks against its information infrastructure areconsidered attacks with aWeapon of Mass Destruction (WMD). Therefore, they arewithin their rightsto retaliate with any WMD of Russia's choosing = i.e. HackRussia, GetNuked. Dave Killion Senior Security Engineer Security Group, NetScreen Technologies, Inc. This e-mail reflects the personal opinion of the author. -- Unless explicitly so stated in the text, it does notrepresent anofficial position of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. This email contains material that is confidential. Thecontent of thisemail is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s).Any review ordistribution by persons other than the intendedrecipient(s) without theexpress permission of NetScreen Technologies, Inc. isstrictly prohibited.If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete/destroy all copies of this email and any related attachments. NetScreen does not guarantee the accuracy or completenessof third partymaterials or information.-----Original Message----- From: Meritt James [mailto:meritt_james () bah com] Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:11 AM To: 'security-basics () securityfocus com' Subject: military strike possible? Going from the premptive strike philosophy demonstratedin Mideasterncountries, what are your thoughts on a military strikeagainst (as yetunseen) "cyberterrorists" a'la http://www.msnbc.com/news/985295.asp?0si=- if there wereextranationalagents tampering with identified components of theinfrastructure tothe extent that they were risking human life? -- James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA Booz | Allen | Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566 -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Forum Systems PRESIDIO: PGP / XML GATEWAY APPLIANCE The Presidio integrates PGP data encryption and XML Web Services security to simplify the management and deployment of PGP and reduce overall PGP costs by up to 80%. FREE WHITEPAPER & 30 Day Trial - http://www.securityfocus.com/sponsor/ForumSystems_security-basics_031027-------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -- James W. Meritt CISSP, CISA Booz | Allen | Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566
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- Re: military strike possible?, (continued)
- Re: military strike possible? Marcos E. Rodriguez (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? Dave Killion (Oct 29)
- Re: military strike possible? Meritt James (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? SMiller (Oct 29)
- Re: military strike possible? Meritt James (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? Raymer, Dan (Oct 29)
- Re: military strike possible? Meritt James (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? J Kallberg (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? Ranjeet Shetye (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? Charles Smith (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? Dave Killion (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? John Canty (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? salgak (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? SMiller (Oct 30)
- Re: military strike possible? SMiller (Oct 30)
- RE: military strike possible? James McGee (Oct 30)