Re: Fw: <nettime> ASX hack from US Military base

[stephen dixon <stib@start.com.au>]

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One wonders why
> Computer hackers from a United States military installation..
would be trying to 
>..break into the Australian Stock Exchange's database

the answer is, Mr. Humphrey?

> "I've written to the Attorney-General about that. There is a 
> definite need for an upgrading of our legislation to allow for 
> the capacity to both properly trace calls and to prosecute 
> electronic penetration if it's illegal," he said.

oh of course.. we need tougher laws! A big thanks to those merry folk
at pranksters.mil for making it obvious to us.

-stib

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