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Democratic Convention Computer Security Threat?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the don't-point-that-laptop-at-me-sir dept.

Hiawatha writes "Excuse me for tooting my own horn, but check out my story in today's Boston Globe about a possible security problem at the Democratic convention next week. If visitors plug insecure laptops with wireless connections into the convention's wired network, there could be trouble..."

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  1. anybody setting up an AP? by UnderAttack · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hm. Taking over the Jumbotron is probably the ultimate "Capture the Flag" contest.

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    1. Re:anybody setting up an AP? by theMerovingian · · Score: 2, Funny


      Hey, if every Republican on Slashdot chipped in a buck, we could provide a $200 purse for the first person to put a pic of Monica Lewinski on the Jumbotron.

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    2. Re:anybody setting up an AP? by jred · · Score: 4, Funny

      I think the Rep. ppl here aren't as noticeable because they aren't as offensive.

      I mean, KERRY EATS BABIES!!!

      Yeah, that's what I meant to say.

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  2. Um... "Hiawatha Bray"? by boomgopher · · Score: 3, Funny

    ummmmmmm... is that your real name?

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  3. What? by EvilTwinSkippy · · Score: 3, Funny
    My network just assumes that everybody is a stranger, and anything of value refuses to talk to anyone without a known MAC address.

    Well at least it would, but I wound up disabling all that so the CEO could get on E-Bay.

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  4. But, but, but... by fizban · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who in their right mind would want to hack into the democratic convention? The only ones I can think of are Republicans, and we all know they never do anything illegal like that...

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    1. Re:But, but, but... by Lester67 · · Score: 2, Funny

      It won't be the Dems... the average laptop won't fit down their pants.

  5. Obligatory MS Bashing ... by SteveM · · Score: 2, Funny

    From the article:

    But Garcia insisted the Democrats have the computer security situation well in hand, with the help of security specialists from Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. ''People can rest assured that we are aware of the need for a strong security system for our technology infrastructure," said Garcia, reading from a prepared statement, ''and we are working with our partners, Cisco and Microsoft, to ensure that our systems remain secure."

    Let the oxymoron jokes commence!

    SteveM

  6. Democrats have techies on their side... by A_GREER · · Score: 5, Funny

    How can they get hacked when it was AL Gore who invented the internet...

  7. Did someone say "Microsoft" ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    Garcia insisted the Democrats have the computer security situation well in hand, with the help of security specialists from Cisco Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp

    <snicker>

  8. Re:Insecure laptops with wireless connections? by Geoff-with-a-G · · Score: 2, Funny

    Don't all democrats run linux?

    [checks percentage of laptop users who run Linux]

    If so, prepare for a landslide Republican victory the likes of which has never been seen...

  9. Re:The real security issue by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Anti-Bush fanatics are so cute when they're foaming at the mouth....

  10. Somewhere.... by lateralus_1024 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Somewhere Karl Rove is twirling his mustache and recruiting neocon script kiddies.

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  11. Re:Hey... by Karma+Farmer · · Score: 2, Funny

    who the hell are those 11% of business owners who think they'll benefit? Hotels and escort services.

  12. Viruses spreading at the DNC? by hobo2k · · Score: 2, Funny

    No doubt many viruses will be transfered at the convention, but it really is a private matter between the senator and... oh, did you say computer viruses?