Re: [iwar] Morphing and Other Impersonations

From: Fred Cohen (fc@all.net)
Date: 2001-06-11 18:30:45


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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:30:45 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: [iwar] Morphing and Other Impersonations
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Per the message sent by Tony Bartoletti:

> To c.b.r and all,

> Indeed, I understand the threat which impersonation imposes.  It was about 
> 10 years ago when the cover of time magazine showed Albert Einstein dancing 
> with Marilyn Monroe, and the cover title was

>    Digital Retouching
>      The End of Photography as Evidence of Anything

> I recall being chilled to the bone, realizing just what this meant.

About 5 years ago we used this in conjunction with other attacks in a
strategic game.  The idea was to cut off the alternative communications
and use this to alter the political situation nationwide.  WE added
disinformation, faking politicians in broadcasts, misassociation things
to a third party, etc.  Very very nasty stuff.

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