On 14 Aug 2013, at 20:42, The Doctor <dr...@virtadpt.net> wrote: > Signed PGP part > On 08/13/2013 05:37 PM, Bernard Tyers - ei8fdb wrote: > > Haven't "hackers" always been portrayed in a way to scare people? * > > If it's not dDoSing script kiddies, its zombie network owning > > Latvian mafias.. > > Or SysOPs using their BBSes to move satellites around. I still have > that bit of comedy gold tacked to the wall in my office.
Heh. Yes, realigning the geostationery birds in..5, 4, 3, 2… > > If this *is* the case, how can General Alexander go to Blackhat > > 2013 and say (paraphrasing) "we (CIA) use the same tools as you do. > > Help us > protect America > > by teaching us rad haxoring skills."? > > Statistically speaking, a small number of people in the audience at > Blackhat watching him are likely to throw their hats and CVs into the > ring for a chance at a job. It probably wouldn't have the greatest > success rate, but anymore any help one can get is welcome. Sure there is there will always be those lost people "who want to play with the coolest toys". My issue is with - "Hacking" is bad when people do it. It's ok when the government do it. Bernard -------------------------------------- Bernard / bluboxthief / ei8fdb IO91XM / www.ei8fdb.org
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