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Crackers Cause Pentagon to Put Computers Offline

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the better-safe-than-sorry dept.

Anarchysoft writes "As many as 1500 Pentagon computers were brought offline on Wednesday in response to a cyber attack. Defense Secretary Robert Gates reported of the fallout both that the attack had 'no adverse impact on department operations' and that 'there will be some administrative disruptions and personal inconveniences.' When asked whether his own e-mail had been compromised, Gates responded, 'I don't do e-mail. I'm a very low-tech person.'"

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  1. Keyboard Infestation by pipingguy · · Score: 5, Funny

    I recommend a less-crumbly type of snack, like carrot sticks or celery. Dip is right out.

    1. Re:Keyboard Infestation by It'sYerMam · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm handing in my geek card. I actually thought this story was referring to food.

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      im in ur .sig, writin ur memes.
    2. Re:Keyboard Infestation by Dahamma · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm handing in my geek card. I actually thought this story was referring to food.

      That's ok, you were closer than me, I thought it meant that honkeys took over the Pentagon!

  2. i guess it's true, then by zaunuz · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...that the hairdresser's hair is the one with the ugliest haircut.

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    this is probably the most boring sig in the world
  3. Re:Gates onto something?? by Icarus1919 · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're right, nothing could ever go wrong having someone physically carrying a message.

  4. Re:Gate's quote by Centurix · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you're a member of the military with some rank, shouting is a much more effective mode of communication. I imagine Microsoft producing specialized keyboards for the military, such as the MS Multimedia Sergeant Keyboard, which defaults to caps lock being always on.

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  5. Re:Uh oh by Mike89 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Another slashdot meme in the making?

    "I don't do $technology, I'm a very low-tech person."

    I don't do Slashdot memes, I'm a very low-tech person.