General Fiction posted February 15, 2017 | Chapters: | ...7 8 -9- 10... |
Computers are mans' friends or enemies.
A chapter in the book The Amazing Heist
Discovery
by aryr
Background The team members included Abby (Annabelle), Henry, Sally, Paul, Billy and Freddie. Abby has suggested one last job and then retirement for a life from crime. Research assignments were being worked on. |
Chapter Nine
The next day was fruitful for everyone. They had all awakened, feeling recharged and raring to go.Henry was up bright and early. With breakfast completed and the dishes done, he was eager to get to task after he did a quick email check.
He opened the four screens in anticipation of needing to use them. On the master screen he pulled up the icon that had triggered his success yesterday. With expert ease, he slipped into the site. It was as if belonging there and had been there for forever.
Henry quickly noticed that there were three routes listed for the hundred mile radius. It was surprising and yet not, that by clicking on one of the routes gain access to the computer records regarding each stop. This was way too easy, it was not secured and so very stupid. Another click enabled him to open the information for a specific stop. He had access to the business name, the address, the phone number and the actual amount of cash picked up.
This was information overload, so much was available. He established folders for each business and downloaded the specifics.
A few cups of coffee and several hours later, it was time for a late lunch and a well deserved break. He had completed one of the three routes and would take on the challenge of another one tomorrow. There was plenty of time.
After he practically devoured his sandwich, he called Abby. This was too good to not report in. She answered on the fourth ring.
"Hi Henry, what do you need? Or should I say what do you want to tell me?"
"Abby you will not believe what I have discovered. The computers are the same ones for all the companies across the USA. One of two programs are used, but basically they are the same program. Now here is the surprise. They are not secured. None of them are. If you know how to, and any third year programmer could do this, you can gain access."
"My God, Henry you have just made my day. You are great, no you are fabulous."
"Wait, there is more. Not only can you gain access to the system but to the routing information as well. It tells you what business, where it is and how much they took aboard in the pick-up."
"No shit. Hey I am going to call Billy and have them touch base with you. I am sure what you have found will be helpful to them. I have to think about this. What are the chances that you can meet with Paul and me tomorrow? Early morning would be best, like nine am."
"Sure. No problem. Can I pick up anything? Does Paul need a ride?"
"Call Paul and tell him about the meeting and see if he needs a ride. I made a fruit loaf today so we are good to go. I'll call Billy now. Later and thank you."
The next day was fruitful for everyone. They had all awakened, feeling recharged and raring to go.Henry was up bright and early. With breakfast completed and the dishes done, he was eager to get to task after he did a quick email check.
He opened the four screens in anticipation of needing to use them. On the master screen he pulled up the icon that had triggered his success yesterday. With expert ease, he slipped into the site. It was as if belonging there and had been there for forever.
Henry quickly noticed that there were three routes listed for the hundred mile radius. It was surprising and yet not, that by clicking on one of the routes gain access to the computer records regarding each stop. This was way too easy, it was not secured and so very stupid. Another click enabled him to open the information for a specific stop. He had access to the business name, the address, the phone number and the actual amount of cash picked up.
This was information overload, so much was available. He established folders for each business and downloaded the specifics.
A few cups of coffee and several hours later, it was time for a late lunch and a well deserved break. He had completed one of the three routes and would take on the challenge of another one tomorrow. There was plenty of time.
After he practically devoured his sandwich, he called Abby. This was too good to not report in. She answered on the fourth ring.
"Hi Henry, what do you need? Or should I say what do you want to tell me?"
"Abby you will not believe what I have discovered. The computers are the same ones for all the companies across the USA. One of two programs are used, but basically they are the same program. Now here is the surprise. They are not secured. None of them are. If you know how to, and any third year programmer could do this, you can gain access."
"My God, Henry you have just made my day. You are great, no you are fabulous."
"Wait, there is more. Not only can you gain access to the system but to the routing information as well. It tells you what business, where it is and how much they took aboard in the pick-up."
"No shit. Hey I am going to call Billy and have them touch base with you. I am sure what you have found will be helpful to them. I have to think about this. What are the chances that you can meet with Paul and me tomorrow? Early morning would be best, like nine am."
"Sure. No problem. Can I pick up anything? Does Paul need a ride?"
"Call Paul and tell him about the meeting and see if he needs a ride. I made a fruit loaf today so we are good to go. I'll call Billy now. Later and thank you."
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