[GLLUG] Shades of "Snowcrash"

[Karl Schuttler]

I read the story a while ago when it happened and didn't make the
connection, but it is quite interesting. When I went to visit UAT in
Arizona they were doing work on wearable computing (ala a gargoyle)
using an eeepc and stereoscopic-able goggles (which were actually
white comfortable). It's coming.

On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 11:12 PM, Stanley C. Mortel <mortel at cyber-nos.com> wrote:
> ATTACKS, INTRUSIONS, DATA THEFT & LOSS
>  --Attack on Epilepsy Foundation Site Designed to Prompt Physical Reaction
> (May 8, 2008)
> The FBI is investigating a data security breach in which the attackers
> placed animated content on the Epilepsy Foundation's website, causing
> some people viewing the site to suffer migraines and near-seizure
> reactions.  The Foundation's website no longer allows users to post
> animated images or links to other sites; it is also being moderated 24
> hours a day.
> http://news.smh.com.au/hackers-posts-on-epilepsy-forum-cause-migraines-seizures/20080508-2c4w.html
> [Editor's Note (Schultz): This is to the best of my knowledge the first
> cyberattack of this nature. In addition to data security breaches,
> denial of service attacks, intrusions, malware attacks, phishing, and
> so on, there should now be a new category of attacks--attacks designed
> to physically harm users.
> (Skoudis): This is a very disturbing story of a truly wicked attack,
> reminiscent of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash book.  As we more closely
> integrate biology and information technology, with software-controlled
> healthcare systems, pacemakers, and even SCADA systems, I can't help but
> think we'll eventually see fatalities based on cyber attack.  I'm not
> trying to spread FUD... I come to this realization with a very heavy
> heart.]
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