Canadian Arrested Over Plans to Test G20 Security 392
epiphani writes "Byron Sonne, of Toronto, was arrested today by a task force of around 50 police officers associated with the G20 summit taking place this week. An independent contractor, IT security specialist and private investigator, he had notable ties to the Toronto technology and security communities. According to friends and associates, he had been purchasing goods online and speaking with security groups about building devices to collect unencrypted police broadcasts and relay them through Twitter, as well as other activities designed to test the security of the G20 summit. By all accounts, it would appear that Mr. Sonne had no actual malicious intent. In Canada, the summit has been garnering significant press for the cost and invasive nature of the security measures taken." "By all accounts" may not be quite right; the charges against Sonne, exaggerated or not, involve weapons, explosives, and intimidation.
weapons, explosives and intimidation? (Score:5, Funny)
Here in Canada that translates to a rusty fork, vinegar and baking soda, and not saying 'please'.
Re:It's been awhile... (Score:5, Funny)
It's been awhile since I got my Canadian Ham license
You need a license for that up there? Dang. That's harsh. Here in the US you can get Canadian Ham by just walking into a McDonalds and ordering an Egg McMuffin. Except we call it "Canadian Bacon".
Re:loose lips sink ships (Score:3, Funny)
Re:It's been awhile... (Score:5, Funny)
Actually, the stuff you buy at McDonald's is Soylent Ham. We keep the good stuff domestic. ;-)
This story is closed to commenting. (Score:3, Funny)
Enough said!
Re:G20 Security Appears to Fine... (Score:2, Funny)
Exactly. I work in an office across the street from where the G20 is meeting. If you look out the window you can see the snipers all over the rooftops scanning with their binoulars. Would it be a smart idea to sneak around the window with something that could be mistaken for a rifle, just to test security? Probably not.
*Dramatization* (Score:5, Funny)
Hello sir/madame, are the owner of this establishment?
I must say this is a fine operation you run here. However, I believe your security seems to be lacking. What's to stop an armed man, such as myself carrying these concealed sidearms, from wreaking havoc on your customers and property? Hacking your wi-fi to access and broadcast transaction data to twitter was also a cake walk. Did you honestly think I couldn't get past such simple passwords? Also, I think you could of easily prevented me from rigging your exits with explosives, made from cheap fertilizer I bought and are set to blow should anyone try to escape.
Therefore, I would like to offer you my security consulting services. I think my demonstration speaks for itself but here are some references.
Need to use the phone? Oh I guess its just to call my references.
That's strange, I don't think any of them had numbers that start with 911...
*Scene*
"test the security of the G20 summit" (Score:5, Funny)
Test passed, I guess.
Re:Bizarre .... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:It's been awhile... (Score:3, Funny)
Actually, the stuff you buy at McDonald's is Soylent Ham. We keep the good stuff domestic. ;-)
Do you know how our stuff tastes? It varies from person to person.
Re:Scanning is legal in Canada (Score:1, Funny)
Extraway argelay oubleday oubleday easeplay.
Ever since the APEC summit in Australia... (Score:3, Funny)
Ever since the APEC summit in Australia, police have been extra careful about Canadians trying to sneak in: The Chaser APEC pranks [wikipedia.org].
Re:Doesn't Matter Anyway (Score:2, Funny)
Re: weapons, explosives and intimidation? (Score:2, Funny)
Every news agency in Canada? Google it... "taser cop drunk driving Robinson"
Canada?! I thought I told you to give a reliable source! Now you're just making up words and places!
Re: weapons, explosives and intimidation? (Score:3, Funny)