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The_jackalope

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14. Cyber-war?

Reply to NecklyTyler (Reply #13)

Tue Aug 22, 2017, 06:26 PM

Aug 2017

Hacked nav and/or control systems seem a strong possibility. There are no coincidences in that business. The two collisions could be a "live-fire test" of new enemy capabilities in cyber warfare:

From McClatchy: US Navy collisions stoke cyber threat concerns

If so, I'd be very concerned about the security of computerized airliners with glass cockpits.

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Bodies of some the 10 missing US sailors found after collision off Singapore [View all] Donkees Aug 2017 OP

Has DonnieJohn made any other statement besides, "Too bad"? sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #1

I think that remark destroyed a lot of family's. SonofDonald Aug 2017 #6

Thoughts and Prayers.... dbackjon Aug 2017 #10

Safe home. MontanaMama Aug 2017 #2

Very sad news. My sympathies to the families, friends, and shipmates. davsand Aug 2017 #3

May they rest in peace. In_The_Wind Aug 2017 #4

May they rest in peace leftynyc Aug 2017 #5

How awful. nycbos Aug 2017 #7

How does this happen twice in two months? NecklyTyler Aug 2017 #13

Cyber-war? The_jackalope Aug 2017 #14

Bad way to go. Ligyron Aug 2017 #8

I am sorry for their beloveds irisblue Aug 2017 #9

Peaceful passage, Sailors. sarge43 Aug 2017 #11

I wish the familes peace. riversedge Aug 2017 #12

Dammit, I hate having these posts to Rec. Ilsa Aug 2017 #15

"too bad"............... because the sTrumpet doesn't like "losers" raven mad Aug 2017 #16