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15. Safest computer

Reply to NWCorona (Original post)

Fri Aug 12, 2016, 07:16 PM

Aug 2016

As I was told in one of my first computer security classes, the only way to make absolutely sure you computer isn't hacked is to turn it off, never use it, and lock it in a safe.

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New air-gap jumper covertly transmits data in hard-drive sounds [View all] NWCorona Aug 2016 OP

Very interesting Scalded Nun Aug 2016 #1

Video I posted touches on e/m & IR systems for reading chips, circuits, & monitors. Mika Aug 2016 #3

(deleted misplaced reply) William Seger Aug 2016 #9

No, but they're vulnerable to any number of similar techniques William Seger Aug 2016 #10

@ 20 bits per minute it's pretty useless. Mika Aug 2016 #2

I remember that story too! Interesting stuff. NWCorona Aug 2016 #4

i'm guessing that most places that employ air gap as security don't allow phones in that environment neohippie Aug 2016 #5

Absolutely! There's a reason for phone checks before entering secure facilities. NWCorona Aug 2016 #6

The phone isn't a requirement just part of the demo. Statistical Aug 2016 #16

It's still an additional tool that can be used, even if it is in a very specific situation PersonNumber503602 Aug 2016 #20

Let's see if I have this right jmowreader Aug 2016 #7

I see this being used in the private sector if anything to steal intellectual property. NWCorona Aug 2016 #8

I don't see it being used at all jmowreader Aug 2016 #11

I should have said "If used" NWCorona Aug 2016 #12

I guess that's why I hear that Cars song in so many govt offices Cicada Aug 2016 #13

Heh, heh, heh! csziggy Aug 2016 #18

This is actually NOT new Xithras Aug 2016 #14

Safest computer recentevents Aug 2016 #15

I'm not going to any lose sleep over this one -it's slow and difficult to use. Little Tich Aug 2016 #17

Just as SSDs are taking over ... eppur_se_muova Aug 2016 #19