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> >Two unidentified unsubs posing as EDS contractors illegally gained access >to sensitive computer equipment at Sydney International Airport and >wheeled out a couple of IBM servers. These servers we are told contained >confidential information and may even hold details of ongoing >international investigations into terror acts. The data could reveal the >identities and activities of undercover agents from Western governments. > >"The Community and Public Sector Union, which represents customs officers, >has asked for guarantees that none of its members is at risk as a result >of the theft. > >"The union expressed fears thatthe lives of undercover agents could be >jeopardised after officers claimed that customs officials were covering up >the true extent of the damage. Also at risk, they said, are operations >against terrorists and international drug cartels in which customs >officers watch the movements of suspects and suspicious cargo in and out >of the country." > > >-----Original Message----- > > From the SMH: ><http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/04/1062548967124.html> > http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/04/1062548967124.html > >On the night of Wednesday, August 27, two men dressed as computer >technicians and carrying tool bags entered the cargo processing and >intelligence centre at Sydney International Airport. > >[snip] >After supplying false names and signatures, they were given access to the >top-security mainframe room. They knew the room's location and no >directions were needed. > >Inside, they spent two hours disconnecting two computers, which they put >on trolleys and wheeled out of the room, past the security desk, into the >lift and out of the building. > >[On spec, so to speak, I just looked up some data sheets at IBM. I >wouldn't mind knowing where these guys work out. The entry level IBM >Zseries weighs in at 240kg...] > ------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
