Rattle wrote:
] ] North Korea is training around 100 computer hackers ...
] The main reason this seems offbase to me ...

I don't see why you're so quick to discount their capabilities.

Your basic hacking 101 isn't exactly rocket science. If they can build ballistic missiles and operate nuclear reactors, I think they can handle a little hacking. It takes very little actual skill to wreak lots of havoc. Elite skill is what enables the hacker to accomplish the mission without wreaking havoc. It's not clear they are claiming to have elite skill just yet.

I find it hard to believe the government can't afford computers when a capable PC can be had for $100. Internet access via satellite phone (Iridium or any of numerous others) is globally available and requires zero local infrastructure.

Once you're on the 'net (in a nutshell):

    $ wget -r freshmeat.net
    $ splint *

I am willing to bet that you'll find plenty to work with.

RE: CNN.com - N. Korean training hackers, Seoul says - May. 16, 2003