"Hmm..."

         That's about all I have to say about it at this moment.

A 2010 report on digital copiers (the big ones used at work) was broadcast again, which begs the question: "Have they not fixed this yet?". See the CBS News video below:




If you think about everything that gets copied at your workplace, and add any personal documents that you may have scanned [ed. - yearly taxes, birth certificate, drivers license, your butt, etc.] then you realize what problems could arise from the wrong person having access to the hard drive, either when it's returned at the end of it's lease for a newer model, or by "Carbon Based Life Form Hacking".

Explanation: Someone shows up at the front desk of a company. He's carrying a large tool kit, and has your basic lab coat slung over one arm.

"Can I help you?" asks the receptionist

"Yes please", he replies to the unwitting Carbon based life form, adding - "I'm here to work on the Copier on the 2nd floor again".

The receptionist gets him to sign in and gives him a badge to wear so he won't be questioned. The man isn't a copier repair man, he is (in fact) a "Human Hacker" and he knows enough about copiers to allow him to remove/replace or copy the hard drive quickly, without raising any suspicions.

If he's good at it, he probably has a thin floor sheet and a vial of toner which he pours onto the sheet (and some on himself) so that it looks like he's really working on the copier and most people won't hang around for fear of getting the toner on their clothes.

Depending on your browser you may or may not be able to see the video but you can go to the CBS webpage which has the video as well. Thanks to my friend Armando for telling me about this and supplying the link, along with a "Thank You" to CBS News for allowing people to share this video.

'Nuff Said,
Brian