Re: Query on adding a USB hdd
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On 05/24/07 03:09, Dan H wrote:
> On Thu, 24 May 2007 02:48:35 -0500
> Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> On 05/24/07 02:30, Dan H wrote:
>>> In fact, to those that really want to get at the data, a properly
>>> encrypted (as in: unguessable passphrase, long enough key) laptop
>>> will make any other approach than directly attacking the laptop more
>>> feasible.
>> Maybe it's just too late and I'm too tired, but I don't understand
>> what you mean.
>
> Physically breaking into the building of whoever is being spied on for
> written notes or printouts. Getting a mole into the target organization.
> Analyzing EM emissions from target. Intercepting IP traffic. Obtaining
> passwords from target by bribe, extortion or torture. Any of those
> promise more (and faster) success than attacking a well-encrypted disk,
> and all of them are employed by truly interested parties.
Ah, gotcha.
Black bag ops, TEMPEST, CARNIVORE, social engineering & rubber hose
cryptography.
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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day.
Hit him with a fish, and he goes away for good!
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