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How One Clumsy Ship Caused A Major Net Outtage

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the just-redial-the-modem dept.

Ant writes "Here is an interesting world map of various Internet connections, showing how it took just one vessel to inflict the damage that brought down the internet for millions."

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  1. Let's nip this one in the bud by Erpo · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yes, it's possible that the cable was cut to install spying equipment. If you are at all concerned about spying, you should encrypt your data before transmitting it over the Internet.

  2. Re:So It Wasn't The Evil US's Fault??!! by Erpo · · Score: 1, Troll

    First of all, it's not a "fact." It's a report, which may or may not be true. Or were you there when the cable was cut?

    Second, the U.S. has a bad track record when it comes to spying, so we don't deserve the benefit of the doubt.