Re: Should the industry be expecting a hacker response to election results?

["J.A. Terranson" <measl () mfn org>]

On Tue, 2 Nov 2004, n3td3v wrote:

> Do you think if bush gets back in that hackers have something ready to
> launch against internet targets?

No.


> Are security firms ready for a major internet incident?

No need.


> Are the major dot-coms got staff working late incase something occurs?

Unlikely.


> Is this realistic or is my drama filled imagination getting the better
> of me?

Back away from the pipe please.


> Personally i'm expecting something, i don't know if it comes in the
> way of a denial of service of some description or a virus outbreak, or
> perhaps a high profile defacement on one of the major dot-coms.
>
> I think if hackers were holding off an exploit or vulnerability for a
> rainy day or day of high political importance, then the U.S election
> result if it swings in the direction of bush would be the prime time
> to use it.

You've been watching too many McAfee commercials.

> Thanks,

You're welcome.

> n3td3v

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