From the Register. Clicky thingy it to read:
BBC zombie caper slammed by security pros
This is a really interesting one. A few points:
1. Clearance for this programme went all the way up. It was cleared by the lawyers and compliance.
2. Journalists, unlike Gary McKinnon, can hide behind "public interest". If it's an investigation that can be shown to be of benefit to the great unwashed, they're probably in the clear.
And the big ones for me:
3. Mircrosoft are SO culpable in this whole sorry mess. There is no reason to use such broken, compromised software. They broke NT to lever Windows on it and it's been broken ever since. Class action time. Anyone who has suffered a loss through Windows brokenness should sue.
4. Why isn't there an agency in the country allowed, no, mandated, to do what the BBC did? If a PC is compromised, then pwn it, disable it and load up a screensaver telling people to get it to a techie to get it cleaned. We're letting drunk, stoned drivers loose on the information superhighway.
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There was, of course, a thread about this over on the Backstage list (dunno if you're on it). The main issue that sparked discussion there was that the program didn't say that it was all Microsoft's fault...
@Dylan: I'd be surprised if any ISPs are using deep packet inspection to find customers unlawfully sharing copyright material. Chances are, they're just passing on the notices they get from the RIAA/MPAA/ESA's contracted agents who probably just participate in torrents and see who's offering what.
hey Dave, thanks for this (unfortunately i missed the programme due to working OT). i especially love your metaphor: 'We're letting drunk, stoned drivers loose on the information superhighway'. very well stated and totally spot-on. :-)
/rimone x
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