Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Canadian Coins Bugged, U.S. Security Agency Says


A Canadian Press article, via CBC News, reports that:

They say money talks, and a new report suggests Canadian currency is indeed chatting, at least electronically, on behalf of shadowy spies.

Canadian coins containing tiny transmitters have mysteriously turned up in the pockets of at least three American contractors who visited Canada, says a branch of the U.S. Department of Defence.

Security experts believe the miniature devices could be used to track the movements of defence industry personnel dealing in sensitive military technology.

More here.

(Props, Dr. Neal.)

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