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IP: more on Computer Assisted Passenger Screwing
From: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2002 06:50:50 -0400
------ Forwarded Message From: Robspiere () aol com Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 23:50:10 EDT To: farber () cis upenn edu Subject: RE: IP: Computer Assisted Passenger Screwing David, what this report ignores is the inherent weakness in a random screening system, which is the same weakness found in Mexican border crossing security. If you want to smuggle a load of cocaine across the border, send ten vehicles. The profit margin is high enough such that even if only one or two gets through you've had a successful day as a drug smuggler. Security forces, whether at an airport or a physical border, will never have enough resources to screen every traveler. With a random system the weakness is clear. Send five operatives (or five sets of operatives) on different planes, and odds are enough will get through to commit the crime. Rob Pennoyer ------ End of Forwarded Message For archives see: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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