Mumbai attackers more tech savvy than the police

[Adsos Letter]

Source: MYWAY

MUMBAI, India (AP) - When the attackers arrived on the shores of Mumbai last month, they had studied satellite images of the city, were carrying handheld GPS sets and were communicating with their handlers via the Internet and satellite phone.

Many of the Indian police they encountered did not even have walkie-talkies.

The Mumbai gunmen not only overwhelmed security forces with their weaponry and willingness to die, but also with their sophisticated use of technology, security experts said.

"These (terrorists) are well aware of the technology available and also know that the police are several steps behind. And a lot of this technology is extremely easy to use and to learn," said Pavan Duggal, a technology expert and New Delhi-based lawyer.

Read more: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081214/D952IQ480.html

[Deja Q]

1. And yet everybody hates it when they have to call the offshored tech support

:silly: