Wednesday, December 9, 2009

TSA airport screening procedures leaked on internet

This is an appalling and astounding breach of security that terrorists could easily exploit,"

The TSA's airport screening procedures manual has been leaked online. The manual details vital airport security details such as hand searched bags, and x-ray machines. Terrorists can use the leaked information to overcome airport security.

From ABC

In a massive security breach, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inadvertently posted online its airport screening procedures manual, including some of the most closely guarded secrets regarding special rules for diplomats and CIA and law enforcement officers. [...]

The document shows sample CIA, Congressional and law enforcement credentials which experts say would make it easy for terrorists to duplicate.

The improperly redacted areas indicate that only 20 percent of checked bags are to be hand searched for explosives and reveal in detail the limitations of x-ray screening machines.[...]

"This manual provides a road map to those who would do us harm," said Collins. "The detailed information could help terrorists evade airport security measures." Collins said she intended to ask the Department of Homeland Security how the breach happened, and "how it will remedy the damage that has already been done."

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