NODE 58332525Re: Remailer passphrases
frantz@netcom.com (Bill Frantz)Fri, 15 Mar 1996 12:37:08 +0800
At 11:12 AM 3/14/96 -0500, JonWienke@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 96-03-14 01:52:14 EST, you write:
>
>>It is probably possible. Put a clip across the CPU chip, and take over
>>from it by raising it's chip disable will work with some microprocessors.
>>However, the proper application of various kinds of rubber hose to the
>>operator should make that kind of attack unnecessary.
>
>In general, this is an excellent way to make smoke and big sparks, which
>(since shorts tend to overtax the power supply and drop voltage levels) is a
>good way to clear system RAM, thus defeating the purpose of the exercise.
> Software hacks can do the job just as well, and don't require special
>breathing apparatus.
Provided you insist on UNIX. I still think rubber hoses will be the
technique of choice. That was what the Scientologists used on
anon.penet.fi.
Regards - Bill
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NODE 85c54434Re: Remailer passphrases
Asgaard <asgaard@sos.sll.se>Sat, 16 Mar 1996 02:19:47 +0800
On Thu, 14 Mar 1996, Bill Frantz wrote:
> Provided you insist on UNIX. I still think rubber hoses will be the
> technique of choice. That was what the Scientologists used on
> anon.penet.fi.
No, they used social engineering: Nice, honest Finnish policemen
were conned by well-dressed lawyers carrying papers written
in impressive legaleese. The policemen regretfully admitted that
afterwards.
Asgaard