Virus Found On Computer In Space Station

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By Thomas Claburn
InformationWeek
August 27, 2008 04:45 PM

NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus was identified on a laptop computer aboard the International Space Station, which carries about 50 computers.

The virus was stopped with virus protection software and posed no threat to ISS systems or operations, said NASA spokesperson Kelly Humphries.

Seriously?

Actually I am not completely surprised. After doing Security, Testing, and Evaluation work (ST&E) in the government for a couple of years I am not completely surprised. This is a good demonstration of what the poor grades in security the government gets every year.

I can tell you that while conducting audits, I heard some of the most amazing answers to questions that gave me serious concerns about the safety of data.

Consistent lack of controls or just plain ignoring what your told is eventually going to cause a major issue that will bring things to the forefront of the public.