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Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says
From: "Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:34:15 GMT
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - -- "Tyler Reguly" <ht () computerdefense org> wrote:
I forwarded the original email on to my colleagues. Apparently this story has already been debunked. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070110.wspycoin0110/B NStory/National/home
I wouldn't call that a "de-bunking" -- I'd call it opinion. :-) Likewise, I've heard through various sources, including the DoD, that this is a credible threat. Also, form Dave Farber's "Interesting People" list this morning: [snip] From: Michael Slavitch <michael.slavitch () e2exchange com> Date: January 11, 2007 10:46:45 AM EST To: dave () farber net Cc: ip () v2 listbox com Subject: Re: [IP] AP: Defense workers warned about spy coins The bi-metallic Canadian $2.00 coin, normally bears an image of a polar bear in the center section that can be popped out with some effort. Early coins popped out simply by heating on a cast-iron skillet as they contained dissimilar metals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toonie The core of the coin could be easily replaced with a fabricated metal RFID device, and to someone unfamiliar with the coins it would have the same look and feel, especially if the false coin was fabricated to match a special edition as any flaws in weight and design would be ignored as a part and parcel of the special edition. Several editions of the $2.00 coin have been produced. Regards M [snip] Archives at: Archives: http://archives.listbox.com/247/ [snip] Enjoy. :-) - - ferg -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGP Desktop 9.5.2 (Build 4075) wj8DBQFFpnUQq1pz9mNUZTMRAtgkAKDF7onlwj1S8RnSdjK0yCEeZcn/FQCeNqea p4+A6A6aN5m2e6pI/8az87g= =0W8v -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- "Fergie", a.k.a. Paul Ferguson Engineering Architecture for the Internet fergdawg(at)netzero.net ferg's tech blog: http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ privacy mailing list privacy () whitestar linuxbox org http://www.whitestar.linuxbox.org/mailman/listinfo/privacy
Current thread:
- [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Fergie (Jan 10)
- Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Gadi Evron (Jan 10)
- Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah (Jan 10)
- Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Tyler Reguly (Jan 11)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Fergie (Jan 11)
- Re: [privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says Tyler Reguly (Jan 11)