US software 'blew up Russian gas pipeline'(news.zdnet.co.uk)
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US software 'blew up Russian gas pipeline'
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39147917,00.htm?r=2
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Story also covered by Damn Interesting: http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=829
Perhaps the U.S. government is smart enough and coordinated enough to do such a thing but...
Who's to say that this isn't a fantasy spun to enhance the reputation of the U.S. intelligence community whilst providing a coverup for some poorly-written software?
I certainly wish I had the option of saying "The CIA made me do it!" when a bug is found in _my_ code.
Who's to say that this isn't a fantasy spun to enhance the reputation of the U.S. intelligence community whilst providing a coverup for some poorly-written software?
I certainly wish I had the option of saying "The CIA made me do it!" when a bug is found in _my_ code.
best news i've herd all week.