So, is iWeek getting its leg pulled, too? (Although they are being more careful ...)
In order to enhance the security of air travel and to help manage illegal immigration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has solicited a proposal from a Canadian security company to develop a passenger stun bracelet. Lamperd Less Lethals electro-muscular disruption (EMD) bracelet is intended to incapacitate wearers on remote command. A video at the Lampred Less Lethal Web site explains that the bracelet will avoid the need for a plane ticket and will help make passengers and baggage track-able while traveling. [we're gonna shock the Samsonite? - rms] It also explains that the bracelet will provide in-flight security. By further equipping the bracelet with EMD technology, the bracelets will allow crew members, using radio frequency transmitters, to quickly and effectively subdue hijackers, the video explains. The electro-muscular disruption signal overrides the attackers central nervous system and will render even the most elite and aggressive terrorist completely immobile for several minutes. As reported by The Washington Times, Lamperds Web site hosts a copy of a letter from an official with the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, expressing interest in the bracelet. The official did not immediately respond to a request to verify the authenticity of the undated letter or to comment on the DHSs apparent interest in the Lamperd Less Lethal bracelet. The Transportation Security Agency also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/intrusion_prevention/showArticle.j html?articleID=208803214 ====================== (quote inserted randomly by Pegasus Mailer) [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your children learning? - George W. Bush on education victoria.tc.ca/techrev/rms.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Slade _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
