Monday, July 7, 2014

TSA Requires Passengers on US-Bound Flights Demonstrate They Can Play All Games Loaded on Phones & Tablets (SAT PAR News Jul 07, 2014) The Transportation Security Administration says it is adding the requirement that all flights headed to the US have it passengers electronic devices that can play games demonstrate they can actually play those games. American intelligence officials have been concerned that some games might be used for disrupting transportation systems once inside the US. Although no details are given about how this could occur, it is suggested that the games could take over traffic lights and train signals. This was explained by Professor Felten, Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton University  "It would not be capable of directly causing accidents. What would happen is that traffic signals and walk signs would work randomly or at the whim of the game player. There is the possibility of a real life Frogger" referring the to the 1980's popular video game of a frog trying to cross a busy road without getting hit. Another expert who wished to remain anonymous thinks there is a chance the games might also infect bank accounts and require you to complete puzzles before giving you access to your money.

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