Một phụ tá truyền thông của nghị sĩ bang Montana tìm cách thuê một hacker hack vào database của trường anh ta để đổi điểm GPA. Kết quả là hacker này post toàn bộ nội dung trao đổi (22 emails) lên mạng. Trong các trao đổi này, tay “hacker” chơi xỏ anh chàng phụ tá xấu số. Hài cực!
Hacker: Hey, squirrels work fine. First, let’s be clear. You are soliciting me to break the law and hack into a computer across state lines. That is a federal offense and multiple felonies. Obviously I can’t trust anyone and everyone that mails such a request, you might be an FBI agent, right?
So, I need three things to make this happen:
1. A picture of a squirrel or pigeon on your campus. One close-up, one with background that shows buildings, a sign, or something to indicate you are standing on the campus.
2. The information I mentioned so I can find the records once I get into the database.
3. Some idea of what I get for all my trouble
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Phụ tá: OK. The pictures might take me a little while as I’ve been out of school for a few years and I don’t live in
that state anymore. I will supply the other info with the pictures unless you request otherwise. What is a typical fee for this kind of work? Understanding the risk involved to both of us, I want to adequately take care of you, but I’d also like to know if you’ve ever
performed a similiar task before. A simple yes or no would suffice,I don’t need or want details. Most importantly, as I’m sure you have the skill, but do you have the necessary technology to do this without drawing attention to either of us?
(Biết qua Schneier on Security)
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He was trying to run for public office, I think. So, the GPA might affect his chance of being elected.