The Hustle - tv or real life.

[Abarbarian]

This really made me smile. ID cards indeed.


http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/security/cybercrime/news/index.cfm?newsid=14706


"Without the use of any special equipment, Greenless was able to enter the company's office without being challenged by security staff. Greenless then based himself in a third floor meeting room, where he worked for several days."

 

[floppybootstomp]

I wish he'd shut up - he's giving all my secrets away

It's all about looking and acting the part and sounding confident.

Back in the day I have blagged dozens of free concerts at most of the big venues from Wembley to the Crystal palace bowl, ID having ranged from Elvis Costello's Roadie to Pink Floyd's caterer

If you carry a small briefcase-like toolbox and a clipboard and walk confidently, most folk will ignore you anywhere.

However, trying to enter the M.O.D. wearing a back pack with a dangling string marked 'Pull here for an instant 27 virgins' is not recommended.

 

[Anon_F]

However, trying to enter the M.O.D. wearing a back pack with a dangling string marked 'Pull here for an instant 27 virgins' is not recommended.

You may well get a 5.56 projectile in the head!

 

[historian]

I suppose they could use iris recognition,where the person stands in front of a scanner to have their eyes read.If their eyes match with what`s on a central data base all well and good,if not goodbye.Would that solve it?

historian

 

[floppybootstomp]

All they need to do to solve it is enforce security and don't get lax. Challenge anybody you don't recognise.

It's apathy that aids the intruder.

 

[Abarbarian]

All they need to do to solve it is enforce security and don't get lax. Challenge anybody you don't recognise.

It's apathy that aids the intruder.

I say old chap that's not very British now is it.