Bulletproof? Forget It. Next In Line: Nuclear Strike-Proof
Wikileaks has made sure its servers are bulletproof. Strike that. They’re now nuclear strike proof, literally.
Wikileaks boss Assange is apparently not taking any chances with the wealth of documents that the site is sitting on. Their servers have been moved to the “Pionen”, a bunker in Stockholm, Sweden, built to withstand a nuclear strike.
Wikileaks is now also sharing rackspace with the “Pirate Party”, the political party that sprung from thepiratebay.org, and the “Pirate Party” has declared that any attempt on Wikileaks’ servers will be the same as attacking a Swedish political party – i.e. anyone who attempts it is risking an international incident. Nice way to double up on protection.
Recent leaks haven’t done anything to calm authorities – US authorities, that is, either. Latest is a CIA “Red Cell” document outlining through analysis what would happen if US citizens participate in terrorist acts outside US borders – i.e. what will happen if the US is seen as an exporter of terrorism.
The location of the servers, nuclear strike-proof “Pionen” is operated by Bahnhof, who guarantees operational security with UPS systems and a diesel backup generator. The vault itself is behind 50cm of steel, and inside a mountain. 10Gbs direct line to the outside world maintains the connectivity of the websites they host, and it’s said to have “full coverage” in regards to burglary- and fire protection.
The latest leak is confirmed to be real by the CIA, but spokesman Little says to CNN;
“These sorts of analytic products — clearly identified as coming from the agency’s ‘Red Cell’ — are designed to simply provoke thought and present different points of view.”
Also according to CNN:
“A U.S. intelligence official said, “it’s always disturbing when classified information is inappropriately disclosed.” However the official added, “this is not a blockbuster paper.”
Oh well. The server location is cool. That’s the main point. Oh, and security is tight. It’s all about security.
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