HERF Guns, EMP Bombs and Weapons of Mass Disruption
Winn Schwartau explores herf guns, emp bombs and weapons of mass disruption at DEF CON 7, examining electronic-warfare and practical defenses.
Summary
Architecture and Background
Winn Schwartau - HERF Guns, EMP Bombs and Weapons of Mass Disruption (UnClassified) At DefCon III, Winn Schwartau talked about High Energy Radio Frequency Guns, Electromagnetic Pulse Bombs and assorted nefarious weapons. Trouble is, the government doesn't admit to a thing.
Vulnerability Analysis
However, through constant research, he has found more than the government would like. The August issue of Popular Science, due out on or about July 15 will feature Schwartau's article on these emerging devices -- but you will get an early peek at DefCon 7 on Saturday afternoon.
Exploitation and Demonstrations
Russian HERF and EMP devices for sale world wide. Some are even on the Internet!
Remediation and Defensive Strategies
Terrorist level weapons made in a garage for less than $500 and put out an E field in excess of 1MV/meter. A video of real HERF at work. Be ready with your questions and Schwartau, as usual, will have answers. DEF CON 7.0 was held July 9-11th, 1999, in Las Vegas Nevada USA
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