PwnallthethingsJan 3, 2023

So this is interesting. Remember the couple of cases of people shooting at four electrical substations near Tacoma in Washington State, seemingly without obvious reasons on Christmas?

Well, two people just got arrested for it. And it's an interesting story.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/press-release/file/1560621/download

Show threadPwnallthethingsJan 3, 2023
First, they got caught because they brought their phones. The phones gave the Feds their subscriber accounts, which also matched a vehicle registered to one of them that was visible from a distance on a CCTV.
Show threadPwnallthethingsJan 3, 2023
But the big question was always *why*? Was this some form of domestic terrorism? Some coordinated activity? What on Earth could it be?
Show threadPwnallthethingsJan 3, 2023
Turns out (at least this time) it's simple burglary. They cut the power by attacking the substations, and then went to a local business, drilled out a lock, and stole from a cash register.
Show threadJack MottJan 3, 2023
@Pwnallthethings I feel like I should offer consulting services for crime. I don't even have any crime experience but I could help a lot.
Show threadJack MottJan 3, 2023
@Pwnallthethings so two free tips:
1. don't bring your cell phone, even if it is off
2. if you attack a power substation it should be to facilitate at least 2 million in profit
Show threadThiago Figueiró
@jackmott @Pwnallthethings the plot of Ocean’s Two is looking pretty weak
Jan 4, 2023 at 6:59pmWeb