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                              THE SYNDICATE REPORT
                       Information Transmittal No. 23
                                 (Part 1 of 2)
                             Released June 13, 1989
                                   Featuring:

                               Editor's Note 
          Telecommunication Events, Conferences, Seminars, and Shows
                  Phreak Tools V1.1 - Remake of CNA/L Lister
              Radio WTSP Hacker Charged With Computer Tampering
                              The "950" Busts
                        Hacker Stereotypes and Statistics
                           Brief Notes from the Report
                              "Drowning Hackers"
                               Vocabulary Toni

                                by The Sensei
                      Editor Syndicate Report Magazine
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EXPOSITION:                                                                TSR
   Once again, The Report accepts outside sources.  Anybody can write/provide  
information to The Syndicate Report.  Articles/Information may be provided  
through  RADIO WAVES  Bulletin Board System 612-471-0060. Any info such as  
Busts, Phreaking, Hacking, Data / Telecommunications, and new developments   on
any the previous mentioned specialties will be:  accepted, labeled, and given
full actual credit to the article/info provider(s), or writer(s). --    ** All
articles have been presented by me unless shown at the end of the   article as
the information provider(s), or writer(s). **                   
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EDITOR'S NOTE:                                                           TSR   
  TSR #23, late as usual.  Sorry, once again - life is testing me in many ways,
that's why this issue is over a month late.  This apology goes mainly to
'contributing writers,' for their help in this Report.  Reasons:     Like I
said, I've been busy, and most of the information here is (unlikeusual) written
by others.  A lot of the info. is from locals, and users that call Radio Waves
System, since I've not been calling the usual systems lately.     I'm not going
to go into a specific topic for my Editorial this issue, instead I'll just
outline a few things of interest.      Just a quick note: Abbie Hoffman, author
of "Steal this Book" "Steal this Urine Test." and other books, is DEAD.   I
heard about it on the news a whileback, approx 1.5 months ago, but I didn't get
all the specifics.  From what I know he over dosed.  Now he's a legend.      PC
Pursuit. The format change is complete, and all the old passwords are dead. 
June 1st was supposed to be the cut off date, I guess they finally did
something on time.  If anyone is still using the old format, it's probably the
new format.  I haven't heard too much information on the new format(s),
butthere has been talk of 20 to 30 different formats used by PCP.  Although new
formats can be made swiftly and easily to accomodate any abuse.  Good luck.    
  The 4.6 trillion chance of hacking a PCP code is over, now it's justabout
impossible.  The only codes you will see now are the ones hackers have tapped
from the "INSIDE of PCP."        In TSR #23, Part II, I'm going to copy a
letter I received from a guy in England. 
;The Sensei / TSR Editor
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TELECOMMUNICATION EVENTS,                                       TSR (c.c 6\9)
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SHOWS:  This is a list of meetings and shows in this
coming month.  I'm providing this list for you and your friends to rob, cheat,
and swindle the angered companies that participate in their events.  You are
likely to find your dreams come true in telephone accessories and other
wonderful equipment.  Many thing will be on show, so take items as you please. 
There could be butt sets, testing equipment, and other things at your disposal.
Remember, their parking lots are usually filled with BELL* trucks just waiting
for you to clean them out.        
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June 6-9
Payphone/Operator Services Orlando, FL.    Buena Vista Palace  713-974-6637
June 7-9
TEXPO '89 San Francisco, CA.  Civic Auditorium                 415-542-7753
June 11-13
Illinois Telephone Assn. Osage Beach, MO.    Tan-Tar Resort    217-525-1044
June 11-14
ICC '89 Boston, MA.         Sheraton Boston Hotel              617-466-3506
June 11-14
New York State Telephone Assoc. Lake Geroge, NY.Sagamore Hotel 518-462-6696
June 11-14
ADUC 1989 National Conference Boston, MA. Marriot Copley Hotel 800-228-9290
June 12-15
BICSI Workshop Lexington, NY.      Radisson Plaza Hotel        606-257-3972
June 18-21
Pennsylvania TelephoneHershey, PA.        Hershey Hotel        717-238-8311
June 18-21
Arkansas Tel Assoc. Hot Springs, AR.    Lake Shore Sheridan    501-375-0086
June 18-22 
NENA '89 Long Beach, CA.     Hotel Queen Mary                  213-596-0144
June 19-21
Videotex Industry Assoc. Ann. Conf. San Francisco, CA.  The Fairmount Hotel
703-522-0883
June 19-22
NTCA Leadership Conf.San Francisco, CA.  Fairmount Hotel      202-298-2300
June 19-23 
Fiberoptic Splicing/Termination Sturbridge, MA.     FC2 Training Facility
508-347-7133
June 20-22 AFCEA Intl. Convention/ExpoWashington, DC.     Washington Conv.
Center  703-631-6100
June 20-22
Maine Tel Assoc. Rockport, ME.       The Samoset Resort       207-763-9911
June 20-22
UTC Orlando, FL.        Buena Vista Palace                    301-621-5596
June 24-28
Georgia Tel Assoc. Sandestin Beach, Fl.     Sandestin Hilton  404-321-5440
June 26-28 
Intelligent Network ConForum Chicago, IL.Westin Hotel O'Hare  312-938-3500

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PHREAK TOOLS V1.1 - REMAKE OF CNA/L LISTER:                      TSR (p.f 5\5)
    Ever get tired of looking up out-dated CNA listings in text files? Or did
you ever wondered WHO own what prefix on an 1-800/900 exchange? If you have
these problems, then check out PHREAK TOOLS V1.1, formerly called CNA/L Finder
or Lister.  Professor Falken, of Minnesota 612, has reformatted this CNA/L
Lister, and renamed it to fit its style.     Here's Falken's latest information
about Phreak Tools:      "It has a 800/900 WATS Exchange Reverse Directory and
a built in CNAfinder in it.  The 800/900 directory, all you do is tell it what
exchange youneed and it will tell you who owns it, and from that you should be
able to tell if it's a safe exchange. The CNA program is the same as the
current stand-alone version, however, all new releases of Automated CNA Finder
will be in Phreak Tools Versions 1.x+  New features to be in upcoming versions
are newer CNA list, with ID codes.  Area code/Country code finder, and a 950
port directory listing." (Sent via Radio Waves mail).      The latest version
has some hard to get information, and can be found onRadio Waves BBS at (612)
471-0060, and the 203 area.  Currently, only IBM version 1.1 is available.     
There has been no further information from Falken, or Twisted Sector, 408
California, about an Apple version of Phreak Tools/CNA Lister.  News about this
in future TSRs, or on Radio Waves (RW/TSR)
     The Author will be taking suggestions, and questions on RW. 
         :::: Information by Professor Falken / Phortune 500 / 612 ::::        
           :::: Contributing Writer, Programmer of Phreak Tools ::::   
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RADIO WTSP HACKER CHARGED WITH COMPUTER TAMPERING:            TSR (5\11 ny.t)  
   Michael  I.  Shapiro  and Terry L. Cole, former news executives of WTSP,a
Florida  television  station  in  the  Tampa  area,  are  charged 
with illegally  entering  the computer system of a rival television
station.Christian  Hoyer,  an  assistant state attorney in Hillsborough County,
who  is prosecuting  the  case,  says  that Shapiro, working for WTSP, Channel 
10, had  previously  worked  for a rival station, Channel 13.  Shapiro is
chargedwith using his own microcomputer and a microcomputer at  Channel  10  to
break into  Channel  13's news computer, possibly seeking a competitive
advantage for Channel 10's newscasts. The case is unusual because it involves
'media espionage.' 
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THE "950" BUSTS:                                                 TSR (usr 5\9) 
    A bust recently went down, May 3rd, 1989.  It's called "Beta Cygnus,"which
is in the 602 area code, address 602-234-3376.  The Sysop, Mastermind, did
something very foolish to get caught.  That's right, he was hacking 950-1001
and was caught.  At the time of his arrest/capture the attorney general of
Arizona had ordered a DNR on his line, consequently, a listing of all
callsgoing to/from his board number were captured by the Feds.  Mastermind's
system and hardrive etc..was retrieved INTACT.     Mastermind also kept all
INFO-FORMS handy and un-censored.  So if you wereon the board, and left some
confidential information in the information form, the Feds have it now. 
Several other 602 boards went down due to the NEWS, Temple of Doom is down, and
the HD is nuked.  Valhalla Island did the same.      * More busts are expected
to come, since the attorney general made inferences to others. *
 
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HACKER STEREOTYPES AND STATISTICS:                                  TSR (5\19) 
Computer hackers have broken out of their old stereotypes. The information
necessary to commit computer crime is spreading rapidly through the population
as computers are becoming easier to access. According to a recent report
published by the National Center for Computer Crime Data (NCCCD), 32 percent of
the people arrested for computer crimes are women, 43 percent are minorities
and 67 percent are between the ages of 21 and 35. Former and current employees
are far more likely to breach a company's computer than someone from outside
the company. Seventy percent of all computer crimes involve the theft of money
or services. The NCCCD estimates that computer crimes cost the US $555 million
in 1988. Also, 15 computer-years were lost in down time and 930 man-years were
spent detecting and removing viruses. The arrest of computer criminals and the
laws concerning them are examined. 
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// Drowning Hackers //                                            (3\0 d.log) 
Computer security is threatened by the nature of a computer's own
configuration, especially stationary networks. Hackers have the advantage of
surprise and a global entry capability. Several security measures are available
to deter unauthorized entry into data files, although no computer is completely
safe from intrusion. 'Drowning' is a method that hides important information
within data that is actually garbage and not useful. Cost-benefit factors come
into play when it takes more time to sort through files than the sought after
information is worth to begin with. 'Traps' are programs that engage intruders
in a dialogue while the system is being invaded. Meanwhile the hacker is being
tracked down by the computer's security system.
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// FBI Haunted by West German Hackers //                          (3\0 d.log) 
Inattention in pursuing a widely publicized 1988 computer hacking case
involving Marcus Hess is coming back to haunt the FBI, as West German
authorities arrested Hess, along with several other hackers, for allegedly
giving computer information to the Soviets. Hess had earlier been identified as
being involved in the penetration of more than 30 computers at US research
laboratories, military installations and defense contractors. US Air Force
Office of Special Investigation assistant chief of computer crime, Jim Christy,
says that the FBI has been embarrassed into more actively pursuing computer
crime and that the Hess case is a catalyst that has engendered an understanding
of the threat.
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// Hotel Motel Holiday Inn Services //                             (3\2 u.s.t)
   Telesphere International will implement for Concord Hotels of Cleveland its
Telesphere Planned Hotel telecommunication services.  With TPH, Telesphere
will provide a package of services utilizing the company's all digital fiber
optic network. Included: High volume WATS, switched access WATS, hotel flat
rate service, international calling and 900 information service.   Telesphere
International will provide credit card and operator-assistedcalling from public
pay phones and hotel lobby phones at Concord Hotels. Callaccounting systems
will be used to manage call activity and monitor line usage.Under the
agreement, Telesphere will provide its TPH services to 11 hotels with 1,400
rooms. The hotels are concentrated in the East but are expanding westward.     
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// Hacker Busted: Steals DEC VMS code //                           (2\2 m.wk) 
Twenty-five-year-old computer hacker Kevin David Mitnick is being held without
bail on charges that include stealing $1 million in software from DEC,
including VMS source code, and causing that firm $4 million in damages. Mitnick
is also charged with unauthorized entry into the Leeds University campus. 
[ TS here.  Just wondering, this guy appeared on several systems, including
Radio Waves. He positioned himself as an official...guess we could have learned
from him. If there is anymore information on this articles, send it in. ]
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  What "Vocab. Tonic" is, is a list of acronyms and definitions to
help education the ignorant hacker.  With an extensive vocabulary, there is
virtually nothing one can't learn.  Study on... CO   - Central Office:  The
building which comprises a switching network and       its control and support
equipment.  (Trash House) FX   - Foreign Exchange Line:  A voice circuit
between a remote CO, and a       station. IOSA - Ignorant Operator Silent
Approach:  Form of phreaking, relating to Voice       Mail Systems. From 3rd
Party Fraud, Part II. ETS  - Electronic Translation Systems:  An electronic
replacement for the card       translator in 4A Xbar systems.  Makes use of SPC
1A Processor. XBAR - Cross Bar:  Old switching system. SF   - Single Frequency:
 A signaling method for trunks.  2600 Hz is impressed       upon idle trunks.
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                    This concludes this Transmittal No. 23                                                    (Part 1 of 2)
                         Released June 13th, 1989
                                 by The Sensei
                         Editor of The Syndicate Report
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