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Security Threat In the New Wiretapping Law

Posted by kdawson on from the gateway-for-hackers dept.

The NSA wants automatic surveillance capabilities in telephone switches. But once such capabilities are built in, others could use them to intercept communications. Within 10 years this could render the US vulnerable to attacks from terrorist groups across the globe, as well as from the military establishments of other nations. "Such threats are not theoretical: In April 2004, phones belonging to members of the Greek government, including the prime minister, were spied on with wiretapping software that was misused."

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  1. Re:Am I crazy? by heinousjay · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe the solution to the short comings in our government is to force them to take and pass advanced programming classes before being allowed to take office.

    Good demonstration of an unsatisfactory initial solution.

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  2. Re:Am I crazy? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    I think requiring any major engineering or science degree would be sufficient, but then who would the bible thumpers vote for?? Won't someone think of the vote-for-who-loves-jesus-the-most voters?

  3. Re:This is really creepy by kir · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sir,

    I hate to break this to you, but...

    "hahaha... I can actually say I've never fallen for any scam."

    and then

    "My wife says. . ."

    Your wife? You, sir, have fallen for the biggest scam of all time. Trust me, I know. Suh-weet Jesus and Mohammad do I know.

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