That linked article is seriously pants. San-serif font? No viewing 2nd page without javascript? Yes to both. I think I gleaned enough info on the first page, though... "these supposedly inviolate networks" they're talking about are SCADA systems. WTF? Words just can't do justice to how pointless this tool is. I bet they paid a pretty penny for it too.

Can't wait until these things get "lost" and wind up in the hands of every skiddy we thought had grown up and gone away!

So, would they be able to fit these devices onto UAVs and use them to help penetrate networks from an even greater range with less risk to a squishy human? Speaking of which, why use a human operator at all? Just hardwire the capability into all military drones and then give them the ability to 'adjust' their own programming. That sounds like a winner to me.

Expect surprise airborne assult near Kiev soon.

You know what's in my pocket.

Pah, the UK leads the world in cyber warfare, don't let the coverup fool you, the NHS is the single most fertile training ground for network disruption operatives anywhere in the almost developed world.

They also run a pretty damn good bio warfare program too, now all we have to do is prevent the enemy from deploying cleaners in their hospital wards and we've cracked it.

Paris, she knows all about data security.

Ah military icebreakers... I've always wanted one and now it's possible.

"This article should have been titled "US military to deploy script kiddies on battlefield." ... By Anonymous Coward Posted Saturday 23rd May 2009 01:18 GMT

It certainly beats, hands down, earlier crazier experiments with humanity ........ http://cryptogon.com/?p=8713

Ps Do not be thinking it is kiddies XSScripting for Virtual Worlds. There are Advanced IntelAIgents Embedding Systems and Programming for Absolutely Fabulous Control of All IP Controls for Power in such Future Fields. SCADA has proven itself to be Susceptible to Sustained Vulnerability Attack triggering System Lockdown and Spontaneous Meltdown.

Or is there no Effective CyberIntelAIgent Defence against Novel Information Sharing except its Purchase for Grooming and InterNetional Security?

The adverts for Confused.com et al...

"A sliding lever can be moved to increase an attack or dial it down to reduce collateral damage."

Something tells me some of these will go MIA.

Just a feeling. It might all work out alright.

Oops.. we've deleted *our* network 'cos the admins made basic errors. A pair of lo-tech scissors will take out wired networks.

@Andreas Johansson

I'll be putting my money in to Russian EMP industries then :D

Mines the one with the "Turing cops" Application form in the pocket :D

The only very successfull use of those is probably gonna be in Hollywood, where surely the "sliding level" is going to be a winner.

Paris, 'cos she works here and might use one.

Our job is *damm* hard.

We're *never* appreciated

Everybody hates us.

The job's so poorly paid we had to find other ways to make ends meet.

Every one else was doing it

Only someone with the virtue of a saint and/or the intelligence of a moron wouldn't do it. I am not that person.

If these are scripts gathered from the wild then most of the attacks will against Windows, but who would be dumb enough to use Windows in military equipment?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/05/windows_for_warships_hits_type_23s/

Oh bugger.

Paris, 'cos she knows lots about sea men.