Any seven year old hacker worth their salt can access a computer that is not connected to the Internet if that computer is connected to another device and they can access that device through the Internet.
"I didn't kill the guy. I just shot the gun and he got in the way of the bullet, and the bullet killed him. Since I didn't physically touch him technically I didn't kill him."
I think it's a useful distinction to be clear about. The tabulators, processors, scanners, what have you were all definitely connected via netowrk. It would only take one of those devices to be open to the internet and they effectively all were. That's the purpose of the USB devices, to have an "air gap" between two computers that are not networked.
The USB devices themselves create a vulnerablility though (example: Stuxnet). I worked at a defense contractor a few years ago and all of our computers were replaced to disable USB ports and CD/DVD drives to remove vulnerabilities.
I mean, my computer isn't connected to the internet... it's connected to a router, which is connected to a cable modem which is connected to my ISP, what is the internet?
I do not disagree, just trying to be specific.
Any seven year old hacker worth their salt can access a computer that is not connected to the Internet if that computer is connected to another device and they can access that device through the Internet.
Agreed, I was making a clarifying point for the less technical how a statement can be true and also false.
I am exactly the type of person who appreciates that comment. I was curious. Thank you for explaining it.
"I didn't kill the guy. I just shot the gun and he got in the way of the bullet, and the bullet killed him. Since I didn't physically touch him technically I didn't kill him."
Yeah OK sherlock get in the fucking cell
I think it's a useful distinction to be clear about. The tabulators, processors, scanners, what have you were all definitely connected via netowrk. It would only take one of those devices to be open to the internet and they effectively all were. That's the purpose of the USB devices, to have an "air gap" between two computers that are not networked.
The USB devices themselves create a vulnerablility though (example: Stuxnet). I worked at a defense contractor a few years ago and all of our computers were replaced to disable USB ports and CD/DVD drives to remove vulnerabilities.
I mean, my computer isn't connected to the internet... it's connected to a router, which is connected to a cable modem which is connected to my ISP, what is the internet?
Kek. It's a series of toooooobs!
Exactly I am calling out the wordplay for the less technical.