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RE: Destroying PCs remotely?
From: "Steve Wray" <steve.wray () paradise net nz>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 08:18:50 +1200
Interesting topic though, is it possible to *destroy* computers remotely at all? Destroy the hardware, that is. In the case of a rack *full* of Dell servers, I imagine that turning all the fans on full power would generate enough thrust to push the whole thing across the machine room floor... :) In the old days there were the 'washing machine' hard drives that one could, apparently, 'walk' across the floor by forcing repeated head seeks.
-----Original Message----- From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of John.Airey () rnib org uk Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2003 12:20 a.m. To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com Subject: [Full-disclosure] Destroying PCs remotely? "Senator Orrin Hatch, a Republican representing Utah, asked technology chiefs about whether they could develop ways to damage or destroy the computers hearing in Washington on Tuesday" Whilst this seems a little off-topic, having the US government blowing up your PC (without "due process" by the looks of it) makes other security holes pale into insignificance. More details at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music> /2999780.stm What was that? It was the US constitution saying bye-bye... - John Airey, BSc (Jt Hons), CNA, RHCE Internet systems support officer, ITCSD, Royal National Institute of the Blind, Bakewell Road, Peterborough PE2 6XU, Tel.: +44 (0) 1733 375299 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 370848 John.Airey () rnib org uk Evolution isn't true just because the majority of people think it is. - NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or rely on this email's content. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the email and any attachments from your system. RNIB has made strenuous efforts to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any viruses which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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