pcosmar
07-09-2011, 08:18 AM
http://www.fastcompany.com/1765855/dhs-someones-spiking-our-imported-tech-with-attack-tools
DHS: Imported Consumer Tech Contains Hidden Hacker Attack Tools
A top Department of Homeland Security official has admitted to Congress that imported software and hardware components are being purposely spiked with security-compromising attack tools by unknown foreign parties.
I don't trust the DHS, but this is concerning even if partially true.
I have long been distrustful of "Trusted Computing", and an advocate of Open Source.
This needs more eyes on it and more investigation.
Posted for just that reason.
DHS: Imported Consumer Tech Contains Hidden Hacker Attack Tools
A top Department of Homeland Security official has admitted to Congress that imported software and hardware components are being purposely spiked with security-compromising attack tools by unknown foreign parties.
I don't trust the DHS, but this is concerning even if partially true.
I have long been distrustful of "Trusted Computing", and an advocate of Open Source.
This needs more eyes on it and more investigation.
Posted for just that reason.