January 2002 - cypherpunks-legacy

Re: Faustine's paranoia index
by faustine.＠hushmail.com 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- KPJ wrote: It appears as if Faustine <faustine.(a)hushmail.com> wrote: \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ I'm a firm believer in mobile preparedness: in fact, every day I never leave home without carrying a complete BOB concealed in a Kate Spade bag. And I mean fucking EVERYTHING, the true survivalist nutcase works: first aid kit,emergency rations, flashlight, space blanket, poncho liner, magnesium fire starter, water purifying tabs, mini-entrenching tool, Swiss army knife, NIOSH-95 filter mask, nitrile gloves, monocular, grundig shortwave, passport, etc etc. (Full contents available on request, it would take awhile!) \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ >I hereby request. Feel free to act. Okay... I'll post it in the following forum today or over the weekend: http://ubb.plainsmanscabin.com/ If I can dig my digital camera out of storage, I'll even put up a picture or two of it. I'll use some other nym, but I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding my post in the "Survival Kit" section. If you haven't come across it yet, this is a great site--tons of valuable information. There's also a huge archive of old threads you can get to through Google, worth a look. ~Faustine. *** "When even one American--who has done nothing wrong--is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all Americans are in peril." - --Harry S. Truman -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: Hush 2.1 Note: This signature can be verified at https://www.hushtools.com wl4EARECAB4FAjw1+mEXHGZhdXN0aW5lLkBodXNobWFpbC5jb20ACgkQGwpHwwWoj8Wx xwCgkKxww0eX2uwdD6o5y8DqDn3dXioAniVyW37Hf38WYKcA82h8e6TksaaG =gGF2 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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RSA Hirstory lesson and a question for low dog,Peter Trei.
by mattd 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

>>Jim Bidzos of RSA, obviously not a disinterested source, claims that not only Zimmermann, but anyone using PGP, is at risk. He scoffs at Zimmermann's efforts to stay within the letter of the law, charging that the use of PGP is "an illegal activity that violates patent and export law." Bidzos has written to institutions like Stanford and MIT, informing them that any copies of PGP on their computers would put them on the wrong side of the law, and he says that the universities have subsequently banned PGP.)<< From Wired article on crypto-rebels.(Cypherpunk cover issue) Jim a friend of yours Peter? "Direct action_ is what it's all about. Undermining the state through the spread of espionage networks, through undermining faith in the tax system, through even more direct applications of the right tools at the right times. When Cypherpunks are called "terrorists," we will have done our jobs. Font: Daschle-Anthrax-Bold "

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Re: Snitches out themselves.Canarypunk stool pigeons,peter Trei a nd declan Mc Crapface.
by mattd 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

>>Actually, has mattd/proffr ever claimed to be an "informed poster?" :) << Nothing gets by you,eh dec? Except maybe that a week or so ago CJ got violently rousted by P.I.Gs after alleged posts by him. >>At least, as I think you said yesterday, CJ had much more flair, and a better understanding of things cypherpunkly. Ah well. Another admission to the subject line by non denial.What a gutless coward you are Declan.You richly deserve a fuel injected firestone necklace.Cypherpunks should certainly have a better understanding of the stoolies here. >> Procmail makes things much better. -Declan << Beats debate on the meaning of anarchy,punk,revolution,solidarity and repression.Your desire to do an ostrich impression is understandable,just don't be surprised to feel a steel capped boot up your ass soon,real soon.

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RE: Snitches out themselves.Canarypunk stool pigeons,peter Trei and declan Mc Crapface.
by mattd 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

>>Oh, this is rich! Someone claiming to be an informed poster to the cypherpunks list who doesn't know RSA Security Inc's status in the field. Just to help you, Matt, here's some sources: Website: www.rsasecurity.com Our conference (the world's major computer security conference): www.rsaconference.com Official company boilerplate: RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security., helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID. two-factor authentication, RSA ClearTrust. authorization, RSA BSAFE. encryption and RSA Keon. digital certificate management product families. With approximately one billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than ten million RSA SecurID authentication users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the online economy. RSA Security can be reached at http://www.rsasecurity.com You could also try reading Stephen Levy's book, 'Crypto', about half of which is company history. Peter Trei << Thanks dumbo for saving me the work and proving that companies will not survive the state very long when crypto-anarchy comes.I never claimed to be an *informed poster* btw, just an anarchist with an interest in crypto.I quoted RSA math in a recent post to so your wrong there as well.With all this chest thumping and loud farting,I notice you dont deny being a low snitch who deserves necklacing.

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RE: Snitches out themselves.Canarypunk stool pigeons,peter Trei a nd declan Mc Crapface.
by Trei, Peter 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

> mattd[SMTP:mattd@useoz.com] wrote: > Peter Trei's addy is ptrei(a)rsasecurity.com > Ill be researching this 'security company' Probably just an Idiot,like > declan, but could be dangerous. > Oh, this is rich! Someone claiming to be an informed poster to the cypherpunks list who doesn't know RSA Security Inc's status in the field. Just to help you, Matt, here's some sources: Website: www.rsasecurity.com Our conference (the world's major computer security conference): www.rsaconference.com Official company boilerplate: RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security., helps organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID. two-factor authentication, RSA ClearTrust. authorization, RSA BSAFE. encryption and RSA Keon. digital certificate management product families. With approximately one billion RSA BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than ten million RSA SecurID authentication users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security needs of e-business and bring trust to the online economy. RSA Security can be reached at http://www.rsasecurity.com You could also try reading Stephen Levy's book, 'Crypto', about half of which is company history. Peter Trei ============================================================================ ================ This e-mail, its content and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the addressee(s) and are PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. Access by any other party is unauthorized without the express prior written permission of the sender. If you have received this e-mail in error you may not copy, disclose to any third party or use the contents, attachments or information in any way, Please delete all copies of the e-mail and the attachment(s), if any and notify the sender. Thank You. ============================================================================ ================

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Slashdot | Geolocation Enables Internet Borders
by Jim Choate 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

http://slashdot.org/articles/02/01/04/1258255.shtml -- -- ____________________________________________________________________ Day by day the Penguins are making me lose my mind. Bumper Sticker The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Austin Cypherpunks - Physical Meet - Jan. 8, 2002
by Jim Choate 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

Time: Jan. 8, 2002 Second Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 pm (or later) Location: Central Market HEB Cafe 38th and N. Lamar Weather permitting we meet in the un-covered tables. If it's inclimate but not overly cold we meet in the outside covered section. Otherwise look for us inside the building proper. Identification: Look for the group with the "Applied Cryptography" book. It will have a red cover and is about 2 in. thick. Contact Info: http://einstein.ssz.com/cdr/index.html#austincpunks -- ____________________________________________________________________ Day by day the Penguins are making me lose my mind. Bumper Sticker The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage(a)ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Faustine's paranoia index
by KPJ 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

It appears as if Faustine <faustine.(a)hushmail.com> wrote: \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ I'm a firm believer in mobile preparedeness: in fact, every day I never leave home without carrying a complete BOB concealed in a Kate Spade bag. And I mean fucking EVERYTHING, the true survivalist nutcase works: first aid kit,emergency rations, flashlight, space blanket, poncho liner, magnesium fire starter, water purifying tabs, mini-entrenching tool, Swiss army knife, NIOSH-95 filter mask, nitrile gloves, monocular, grundig shortwave, passport, etc etc. (Full contents available on request, it would take awhile!) \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ I hereby request. Feel free to act. /kpj _________________________________________________ Please use elevator, stairs stuck between floors.

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Language is a virus.
by mattd 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

Common terms used in computer security: -Virus: A program that replicates itself across a network, or the Internet as a whole. The virus payload may be destructive, like deleting files, or it could simply try to overwhelm a network by copying itself. -Worm: A virus that replicates itself without human intervention. If the victim has to open an e-mail attachment to get infected, it's a virus. But if it scans for new victims and attacks by itself, it's a worm. -Trojan horse: A program that doesn't necessarily replicate itself, but like the legendary wooden horse is much more than it appears. A Trojan horse program might look like a game, but instead it steals your personal information and sends it to a criminal. -Password sniffer: A file that seeks out passwords on your computer, then sends them to a hacker. A keylogger can also grab anything typed on the keyboard. -Blended threat: A program that combines the characteristics of viruses, worms and Trojan horses. A blended threat, like the recent Nimda outbreak, is a recent phenomenon. -Exploit: A program that takes advantage of a security hole in a computer program, like Microsoft Windows or AOL Instant Messenger. -Spyware: A general term for a program that surreptitiously monitors your actions. While they are sometimes sinister, like a remote control program used by a hacker, software companies have been known to use spyware to gather data about customers. The practice is generally frowned upon. These are all good as long as they have Federal Bureau of Investigation approval like the magic lantern.

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Fit to be executed
by mattd 04 Jan '02

04 Jan '02

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former Ku Klux Klansman who state psychologists testified was faking mental problems has been ruled competent to stand trial for the murder of four black girls killed in a 1963 church bombing. Circuit Judge James Garrett handed down the decision Thursday, reversing his own ruling last year that Bobby Frank Cherry was mentally incompetent. In a two-sentence order, Garrett said the retired trucker "has been restored to competency." The judge, without any detailed explanation, said his finding was based on legal briefs and on a recent hearing, at which psychologists testified about Cherry's mental condition. Garrett scheduled a Jan. 18 proceeding to set a trial date. Sarah Collins Rudolph, who was standing a short distance from one of the victims when the blast occurred, said she was pleased Cherry is going to trial. "It's his time to stand trial now," she said. "I hope it's finally coming to an end." Cherry's attorneys, Mickey Johnson and Rodger Bass, did not immediately return phone messages seeking comment. "We believed all along that he was competent," said Doug Jones, a former U.S. attorney who has served as chief prosecutor in the case. "We believe that ruling was the only ruling (the judge) could make under the law." The church, a rallying site for advocates of public school desegregation, was bombed on Sept. 15, 1963, as the four girls prepared for a youth day service. The explosion was the deadliest attack targeting the civil rights movement. Killed in the attack were 14-year-olds Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley and Carole Robertson and 11-year-old Denise McNair. Two other former Klansmen were convicted of murder in the blast, one last year and one in 1977. Cherry was one of a group of Klansmen who came under almost immediate suspicion. He left Alabama several years after the bombing and moved to Texas, where he worked as a truck driver and cleaned carpets before retiring in the town of Mabank. Cherry was indicted on murder charges in 1999. Garrett delayed Cherry's trial because of competency questions. Garrett ruled in April that Cherry, whose age is listed as both 71 and 72 in court records, was incompetent based on testimony of four mental health experts. They said he suffered varying degrees of vascular dementia, which can cause forgetfulness and confusion. Prosecutors appealed and Garrett committed Cherry to a state-run psychiatric hospital to be evaluated for 71 days. Psychologists testified during a two-day hearing last month that Cherry was faking mental problems and possibly taking too much of a medicine prescribed for anxiety. The Rev. Abraham Woods, who led demonstrations against Garrett's original ruling, said he thought Cherry misled attorneys from the beginning. "Cherry was faking, and after he spent 71 days and nights at Taylor Hardin (psychiatric hospital), those professionals affirmed he was faking," he said. Another ex-Klansman, Robert "Dynamite Bob" Chambliss, was convicted of murder in the bombing in 1977 and died in prison. Thomas Blanton Jr. was convicted in the bombing last year and sentenced to life in prison, and a fourth suspect, Herman Cash, died in 1994 without being charged. Blanton, who continues to maintain his innocence, is appealing his conviction.

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