Pentagon researcher unveils World of Warcraft terror plot
source: http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/09/world-of-warcra.html
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CollinX3M
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Very interesting... it's chilling to think that massively multiplayer online games could be used as testing grounds for terrorists, but it is also funny to think of the concept of government spooks having to play these games just so they can have an understanding of "geek" lingo....
- 3 years ago
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CollinX3M
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Sslust
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Well, if you're planning a terrorist attack, you might as well enjoy yourself while you're doing it. Lets be honest, terrorists are no-lifers anyway :)
- 3 years ago
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Sslust
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Beta_Boy
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I would think that Second Life would get more attention than WoW. Goblins and Wizards and Terrorism, what is the world coming to?
- 3 years ago
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Beta_Boy
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richjm
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The gist of the story is that US intelligence agencies are getting worried that potential terrorists may gather in virtual worlds like World of Warcraft and plan (and rehearse) real-life attacks against targets such as the White House.
In game chatter, in the style of 'geek speak' could hide any plots.
Very interesting article indeed. Thanks Synjun!
- 3 years ago
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richjm
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SilentKnight
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richjm:
come on...everyone knows there's no white keep in the stonetalon mts. geezzzz
- 3 years ago
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SilentKnight
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kennymotown
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Wow what a cool post synjun, this terror, counter terror stuff can get real complicated can't it.
- 3 years ago
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