Kremlin returns to typewriters to avoid computer leaks

[jakeXT]

The Kremlin is returning to typewriters in an attempt to avoid damaging leaks from computer hardware, it has been claimed.

A source at Russia's Federal Guard Service (FSO), which is in charge of safeguarding Kremlin communications and protecting President Vladimir Putin, claimed that the return to typewriters has been prompted by the publication of secret documents by WikiLeaks, the whistle-blowing website, as well as Edward Snowden, the fugitive US intelligence contractor.

The FSO is looking to spend 486,000 roubles – around £10,000 – on a number of electric typewriters, according to the site of state procurement agency, zakupki.gov.ru. The notice included ribbons for German-made Triumph Adlew TWEN 180 typewriters, although it was not clear if the typewriters themselves were this kind.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/10173645/Kremlin-returns-to-typewriters-to-avoid-computer-leaks.html

[Blue Owl]

1. Good thing there's not phone cameras these days

Oh, wait a minute...

[FSogol]

2. Best be careful Russia, Snowden is nearby.

[mick063]

3. So after the rest of the world bows out

That just leaves little ol' us.

A seven billion dollar surveillance server in Utah for just us.

[moondust]

4. Ah, the good ol' days of 6-ply.

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. I would consider it

I think I bought my last ebook as well.