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Friday, May 08, 2009

Missile Defense Secrets Sold on eBay

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systemDetails of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system used to shoot down ballistic missiles using a hit-to-kill approach are found on a computer sold through eBay.

Another day, another cyber-security concern. In today's episode, a used computer bought on eBay contained highly sensitive details of a key U.S. missile system designed by defense contractor Lockheed Martin.

Among the data found on the legally purchased computer were details of test launch procedures, blueprints of facilities and sensitive personal data on Lockheed Martin employees.

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