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Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:18:37 -0500
From: "James M. Atkinson" <jm..._at_tscm.com>
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Not to worry, I am a big boy, no offense taken.
-jma
bernieS wrote:
> My apologies, that last email was not intended for the list. No
> offense intended. Mea Culpa. I was careless.
>
>
>
> At 06:44 PM 1/6/2012, you wrote:
>> JMA really got himself in a snit over those photos..
>>
>>
>>> Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:07 -0500
>>> From: "James M. Atkinson" <jm..._at_tscm.com>
>>> To: tscm-..._at_googlegroups.com
>>
>>> Most of these are CISCO IP phones, or Avaya telephone sets.
>>>
>>> Amazing complex instrument with some simply lovely security holes
>>> that an eavesdropper can exploit.
>>>
>>> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9748/index.html
>>> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps8538/index.html
>>> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/ps5440/index.html
>>> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/index.html
>>>
>>> A lot of these phones are also Lucent MLS of Definite phones (all an
>>> eavesdroppers paradise).
>>>
>>> I really hate to have to mention this, but in the followign image:
>>> http://cryptome.org/2012-info/obama-phones/pict52.jpg
>>>
>>> You will notice the moron who is using a cell phone right next to a STE
>>>
>>> Same here: http://cryptome.org/2012-info/obama-phones/pict30.jpg
>>>
>>> Moron using cell phone in close proximity to a secure telephone.
>>>
>>> When you place a concentrated RF signal transmitter in close
>>> proximity to a piece of cryptographic gear (like a STU or STE) the
>>> RF signals and strong enough to intermix with the RF or magnetic
>>> signals and create a third signal. This is most valuable with
>>> cryptographic equipment that used cables that was not in conduit as
>>> the cable (seem in these pictures) provides a high threat access
>>> point where all kinds of havoc can be caused if a cell phone is
>>> brought within 8-12 feet of a STU, or 16+ feet of a STE. You will
>>> notice that the moron holding the phone is well within those distances.
>>>
>>> The following image just proved what a utter moron this guy is, and
>>> remember who is is:
>>> http://cryptome.org/2012-info/obama-phones/pict29.jpg
>>>
>>> Notice that he is in a STE, in secure mode, and the STE (unencrypted
>>> voice path) is draped over a live RF transmitter.
>>>
>>> I apologize Mr. President, but you sir are a fscking moron, just an
>>> utter moron.
>>>
>>> Observers with sharp eyes will also notice the profoundly sloppy
>>> jobs of TSCM that is being done on these phones as well, and how the
>>> routing requirements for cables are not beign observered, but then
>>> that is the least of thier probelms... thier boss obviously does not
>>> care, so why shoudl they.
>>>
>>> Dude, WTF... no seriously, WTF?
>>>
>>> -jma
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> bernieS wrote:
>>>> There's a very nice collection of dozens of photos of current POTUS
>>>> telephones in use on John Young's Cryptome site. The trained eye
>>>> will notice some interesting TSCM-related items.
>>>> http://cryptome.org/2012-info/obama-phones/0015.htm
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> James M. Atkinson
>>> President and Sr. Engineer
>>> "Leonardo da Vinci of Bug Sweeps and Spy Hunting"
>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=15178662
>>> Granite Island Group
>>> jm..._at_tscm.com
>>> http://www.tscm.com/
>>> (978) 546-3803
>>
>
>
--
James M. Atkinson
President and Sr. Engineer
"Leonardo da Vinci of Bug Sweeps and Spy Hunting"
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=15178662
Granite Island Group
jm..._at_tscm.com
http://www.tscm.com/
(978) 546-3803
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