HuskyCaucasian Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 NBC News' Richard Engel: My Computers, Cellphone Were Hacked 'Almost Immediately' In Sochi Engel decided to test Russia's privacy system with the help of American computer security expert Kyle Wilhoit, who set him up with two brand new computers and a phony identity, with fake names and addresses. When Engel connected them to the Internet in Sochi, he said he quickly received a suspicious email and was shocked when his computer was hijacked immediately after opening the email. "In a minute, hackers were snooping around," he said. "The same thing happened with my cellphone -- it was very fast and very professional." Within 24 hours, both of Engel's computers and his cell phone had been invaded, giving hackers the ability to tap and record phone calls. Brian Williams reported Tuesday night that "visitors of Russia can expect to be hacked"-- and it's not just reporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Eh I'm not sure how much the US media should really harp on the Russian government about that given all of the NSA programs that have come out over the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 01:46 PM) Eh I'm not sure how much the US media should really harp on the Russian government about that given all of the NSA programs that have come out over the last year. Yes being hacked by the Russian mafia and having your identity stolen is very similar to the NSA as they have been known to sell your personal information on the black-market to make a buck. I have no issue with the NSA and how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 01:31 PM) I have a neighbor who works for NBC. He turned down some pretty good money by not working this Olympics. I have a number of friends working on the medical staff. The texts are hilarious but at the same time disturbing about the conditions. They obviously very concerned about the health of the athletes from many different aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) Yes being hacked by the Russian mafia and having your identity stolen is very similar to the NSA as they have been known to sell your personal information on the black-market to make a buck. I have no issue with the NSA and how they work. Target hack anyone? I mean I'm all for making fun of Russia's corruption here, but it seems like people are just sort of piling on now with little or no reflection for how their own countries operate. People in the US get hacked all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 05:09 PM) I have a number of friends working on the medical staff. The texts are hilarious but at the same time disturbing about the conditions. They obviously very concerned about the health of the athletes from many different aspects. did they at least not f*** up the condom supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 05:55 PM) did they at least not f*** up the condom supply? From reports that is an important one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 05:54 PM) Target hack anyone? I mean I'm all for making fun of Russia's corruption here, but it seems like people are just sort of piling on now with little or no reflection for how their own countries operate. People in the US get hacked all of the time. Yea, the target hack that originated in Russia And I'm not saying that hacks don't originate in the US, it's just funny you picked one started by a Russian hacker Check out this guy http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Gonzalez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 03:54 PM) Target hack anyone? I mean I'm all for making fun of Russia's corruption here, but it seems like people are just sort of piling on now with little or no reflection for how their own countries operate. People in the US get hacked all of the time. Well the reporter was setup with a phony identity, so it seems strange that it could have been targeting media personnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So why is the Olympics beginning tomorrow, anyways? Doesn't it traditionally begin on a Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 06:40 PM) Yea, the target hack that originated in Russia And I'm not saying that hacks don't originate in the US, it's just funny you picked one started by a Russian hacker Check out this guy http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Gonzalez lol whoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 06:46 PM) So why is the Olympics beginning tomorrow, anyways? Doesn't it traditionally begin on a Sunday? The last five Opening Ceremonies were held on Fridays as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'd assume TV ratings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 05:05 PM) The last five Opening Ceremonies were held on Fridays as well. Oh you are right. I dunno wth I was thinking. Edited February 6, 2014 by iamshack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 07:17 PM) Oh you are right. I dunno wth I was thinking. Well the Closing Ceremonies are always on a Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 So why is the Olympics beginning tomorrow, anyways? Doesn't it traditionally begin on a Sunday? The Opening Ceremonies are Friday, but in most Olympics there are a few preliminary events that start a day or two before the OC. I know in Summer Olympics there are always early soccer games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 5, 2014 -> 06:46 PM) So why is the Olympics beginning tomorrow, anyways? Doesn't it traditionally begin on a Sunday? The Opening Ceremonies have been on Fridays for quite awhile as far as I can recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 There are no Sochi bathroom issues. How do we know? Russia checked the bathroom spy cameras... Russia Says Its Sochi Bathroom Spy Cameras Show No Plumbing Problems Dmitry Kozak, the deputy prime minister responsible for the Olympic preparations, reflected the view held among many Russian officials that some Western visitors are deliberately trying to sabotage Sochi's big debut out of bias against Russia. "We have surveillance video from the hotels that shows people turn on the shower, direct the nozzle at the wall and then leave the room for the whole day," he said. An aide then pulled a reporter away before Mr. Kozak could be questioned further on surveillance in hotel rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ivan Watson @IvanCNN We paid for 3 Sochi hotel rooms days ago,then left for 2 days on a trip (with the keys!). Came back to find guests living in all 3 rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I think one benefit from the disaster that is the Sochi Olympics is that all three of the Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics, and World Cup will be returning to the US soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 6, 2014 -> 11:06 AM) I think one benefit from the disaster that is the Sochi Olympics is that all three of the Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics, and World Cup will be returning to the US soon. As much as I dont like the idea of a Chicago Olympics, I kinda want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 6, 2014 -> 11:06 AM) I think one benefit from the disaster that is the Sochi Olympics is that all three of the Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics, and World Cup will be returning to the US soon. Next time the USOC will be submitting a bid will be for 2024 or 2026. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 6, 2014 -> 11:13 AM) Next time the USOC will be submitting a bid will be for 2024 or 2026. the IOC can suck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I cant help but laugh at how inept Russia looks in all of this. What a collosal f*** up, with nobody to point the finger at but themselves. Someone will be the sacrificial lamb though, Putin will get his trophy head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Toured athletes' village today. Every country has flags and banners except U.S., totally unmarked #Sochi pic.twitter.com/EeroL0kGZF— Brian Cassella (@briancassella) February 6, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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