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From: Bill <blackuse...@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Af/Pak & Other News (4/27/2012)
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In article <VeOdnTHuypTC8wPSnZ2dnUVZ7qCdn...@bt.com>, 
am.swal...@btinternet.com says...
> 
> On 27/04/2012 18:19, dumpst...@hotmail.com wrote:
> > Iran 'mobilizing' for cyberwar with West: experts:
> >
> > http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Iran_mobilizing_for_cyberwar_with_West_experts_999.html
> 
> There is a bit of a bluff going on with the internet.  A country's 
> network only interfaces with the rest of the world via a small number of 
> connections.  Such connections can be disconnected.
> 
> It is possible to trace calls and disconnect at the borders.  For a 
> major attach the central control needs to be online nearly continuously 
> - although each command could appear to be a separate call.
> 

That's just nonsense.

I can get you a roof top dish that talks to a communications satellite 
and gives you about 2 megs of Internet bandwidth for less than £1,000.

Governments use covert 'suitcase' systems in the field that are probably 
as capable.

-- 
William Black

When you hear the words 'Our people are our greatest asset' then it's 
time to leave.