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Darknet Diaries

96: The Police Station Incident

Jul 6, 2021
53:26

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  • Cosmic rays can cause unexpected crashes in routers, highlighting the influence of environmental factors on computer issues.
  • A ransomware attack on a police department revealed a major security flaw with city officials accessing the server from personal computers, leading to improved network design and security monitoring.

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Computer problems and their causes

Computer problems often leave us wondering about the reason behind the issue. In a real-life example, a router suddenly crashed in an office, leading to a forensic analysis to determine the cause. After environmental data, memory snapshots, and manufacturer analysis, it was concluded that the crash occurred due to spurious emissions from space, highlighting the unexpected influence of cosmic rays.

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