Simple RF Weapon Can Fry PC Circuits

 
May 07, 2001
Reggie Beehner, Medill News Service, has reported that scientists have demonstrated a device that could make the electromagnetic spectrum the terrorist weapon of choice. Made of commonly available components, it delivers quick, powerful bursts of RF radiation. All unprotected electronic equipment is at risk, including PCs, home security systems, police scanners, and medical and air-traffic control equipment.

"Businesses can protect their computer networks by using metal product enclosures on hardware and radio frequency filter lines on power lines," says Randy Bernard, of Schriner Engineering, which built the device for a demonstration to government officials. Bernard urges businesses to keep an offsite data storage area to back up materials that could not be protected.

Simple RF Weapon Can Fry PC Circuits (PCWorld.com, May 2, 2001)


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