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Re: Military: Computer Virus Wasn't Directed at Drones


From: Christian Sciberras <uuf6429 () gmail com>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:52:15 +0200

Here's another lesson *you* should learn; read what others say twice if you
can't understand it the first time.

I don't remember the focus of the discussion was on the malware per se, but
more about questioning competence behind the responsible people.






On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM, andrew.wallace <
andrew.wallace () rocketmail com> wrote:

"The computer virus that hit the Pentagon's drone program last month was
not directed at the military systems but was common malware used to steal
log-ins and passwords used in online gaming, military officials said
Wednesday."


http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/military-computer-virus-directed-drones-14725058

Lesson to learn, stop reading Wired magazine web site.

---

Andrew Wallace

Independent consultant

www.n3td3v.org.uk



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