[privacy] Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says

[Tyler Reguly]

Well now we're sounding like a conspiracy theory list not a privacy list :)

On 1/11/07, Fergie <fergdawg at netzero.net> wrote:
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> - -- "Tyler Reguly" <ht at computerdefense.org> wrote:
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> >I forwarded the original email on to my colleagues. Apparently this
> >story has already been debunked.
> >
> >http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070110.wspycoin0110/B
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> I wouldn't call that a "de-bunking" -- I'd call it opinion. :-)
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> Likewise, I've heard through various sources, including the DoD,
> that this is  a credible threat.
>
> Also, form Dave Farber's "Interesting People" list this morning:
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> [snip]
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> From: Michael Slavitch <michael.slavitch at e2exchange.com>
> Date: January 11, 2007 10:46:45 AM EST
> To: dave at farber.net
> Cc: ip at v2.listbox.com
> Subject: Re: [IP] AP: Defense workers warned about spy coins
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> The bi-metallic Canadian $2.00 coin, normally bears an image of a polar
> bear in the center section that can be popped out with some effort. Early
> coins popped out simply by heating on a cast-iron skillet as they contained
> dissimilar metals.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toonie
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> The core of the coin could be easily replaced with a fabricated metal RFID
> device, and to someone unfamiliar with the coins it would have the same
> look and feel, especially if the false coin was fabricated to match a
> special edition as any flaws in weight and design would be ignored as a
> part and parcel of the special edition.
>
> Several editions of the $2.00 coin have been produced.
>
> Regards
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> M
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> Enjoy. :-)
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> - - ferg
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