It seems Clarkson does not know that much about modern computers either. The following is from the latest SANS Newsbites. <Quote> --UK TV Host Learns a Lesson About Data Exposure (January 7 & 8, 2008)UK television personality Jeremy Clarkson put his money where his mouth is and lost GBP 500 (US $984). Clarkson published his bank account information to demonstrate that the media frenzy over lost HMRC data belonging to 25 million people was unwarranted. Clarkson was certain that no money could be transferred out of his account. However, one reader managed to set up a GBP 500 direct debit to a UK charity. Because of the Data Protection Act, there is no way for the bank to discover whoe stablished the direct debit, nor is there a way to ensure that it doesn't happen again. Clarkson has admitted he was wrong about the potential risks inherent in data exposure. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7174760.stmhttp://www.sunderlandec… </Quote> Message: 9 Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:38:08 -0000 From: "Mike Hatch" <mike at brickfieldspark.org> Subject: Re: Re: Who's collection is that? To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org> <snip> Jeremy Clarkson dos the BBC2 Top Gear motoring program, used to be a serious motoring program but in recent years has turned into a "boys toys lets see what stupid thing we can do with a car" program, funny all the same, a bit of light relief. I'm very surprised Bletchley Park let him near those machines, the BBC must have had to agree to serious contractual terms, Clarkson's comments are always controversial and he is renown for breaking things, especially that involving technology. I have to say I do agree with him sometimes. Mike. <snip>