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Posted on 01/15/2014 4:05:05 AM PST by Biggirl
WASHINGTON — The National Security Agency has implanted software in nearly 100,000 computers around the world that allows the United States to conduct surveillance on those machines and can also create a digital highway for launching cyberattacks.
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Now I know why all .MIL computers are forbidden from attaching USB devices.
Hmm...transceiver inserted in the USB cable. Has to be powered from the USB supply in the computer. Also probably uses a separate lead in the USB cable as the antenna.
They say ‘covert’ channel, but what that really is is an unused portion of the RF spectrum, likely below 1GHz just above the older cell phone spectrum (800-900 MHz).
I’d say the 8 mile claim is ideal ideal, IMO.
Defeat by wrapping USB cables with tin foil and grounding.
That was prompted by a programmed virus getting into secured system via the USB memory stick, not an ‘RF’ link.
Any secured computer worth its salt should be in a Tempest area.
Already posted...
Sure about that? I did take a look and there was no posting whatsoever. Look for it please, thank-you!
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It’s simple and clever, because one normally blocks existing pathways from their computer to the outside world. You can turn off wi-fi, blue-tooth, shut ports to your ethernet connections, etc. But an innocuous electronic device you’re not aware of, that is connected to your data bus and transmitting on a separate radio band is genius. No hacking of software to bypass firewalls or routers. People often run virus-scans, disconnect physically from outside connections, but I bet they don’t figure on a hidden radio signal in their computer. I dislike what the NSA is doing when it comes to spying on ordinary Americans, but I can still admire cleverness.
You’re right - simple and clever... thanks for sharing.
58 posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:18:29 AM by GOPJ
...And also when you are also dealing with “real life” outside of the virtual, you can overlook these things too. Thank-you.
Wonder what the frequency is?.
Ask Kenneth.
Possession of a live CD will get you escorted off site too. And possibly worse.
LOL
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