Just to qualify your point some more: Vera Ruben doesn't even fit in standard racks. Its all esoteric ewaste to anyone who doesn't want to hallucinate.
As part of my job I have been to data centers for housed servers a few times. Even tho I just saw like 2 or 3 ppl working there, they had tight security. I had to show ID, be on a list and got a visitor lanyard. There were security cams. Also there was a gate that only let you in when the receptionist/guard buzzed you thru. They had free ear protection available. The lanyard would only let you open the heavy metal doors where your servers are and a room with some terminals I didn't need to use. No windows.
I think you would't make it to the devices before the cops arrive.
Maybe a long term infiltration strategy could work, but even if you pull it off, I doubt it's worth the hassle.
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RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world · 40 pts · 120d
They are filled with stuff far more valuable than gold. Ram and GPUs.
underisk@lemmy.ml · 10 pts · 120d
Yeah if you’re just robbing them then the equipment itself is probably worth more than scrap metals. Harder to fence, maybe.
Malyca@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 119d
Not right now, I bet you'd find buyers
village604@adultswim.fan · 6 pts · 120d
Afaik if its an AI datacenter it's not usable as consumer hardware.
greyscale@lemmy.grey.ooo · 4 pts · 120d
Just to qualify your point some more: Vera Ruben doesn't even fit in standard racks. Its all esoteric ewaste to anyone who doesn't want to hallucinate.
dotslashme@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 120d
I mean, you can still sell the stuff for a nice profit.
greyscale@lemmy.grey.ooo · 2 pts · 120d
yeah but only back to the players in the AI club.
Though, stealing their shit and selling it back to them for 20c on the dollar would be hillarious.
Second time around, just take the DC hostage and ask for them to pay up to avoid you ripping it out just to buy it back.
dotslashme@infosec.pub · 1 pts · 120d
Yes, it's the circular economy of the AI business 😉
StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 120d
We would be remiss to not mention ol' reliable copper
arrow74@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 120d
Or the security gaurd making 15 an hour willing to die for that data center
lurch@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 120d
As part of my job I have been to data centers for housed servers a few times. Even tho I just saw like 2 or 3 ppl working there, they had tight security. I had to show ID, be on a list and got a visitor lanyard. There were security cams. Also there was a gate that only let you in when the receptionist/guard buzzed you thru. They had free ear protection available. The lanyard would only let you open the heavy metal doors where your servers are and a room with some terminals I didn't need to use. No windows.
I think you would't make it to the devices before the cops arrive.
Maybe a long term infiltration strategy could work, but even if you pull it off, I doubt it's worth the hassle.
greyscale@lemmy.grey.ooo · 2 pts · 120d
The big red key opens many doors, fed boy.
That and gasoline and matches are cheap. Just start in the generator room, where the diesel is.
I'm pretty certain 5-10 people with intent could make sure a DC gets razed.
melsaskca@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 120d
I think, with the economy being so fucked, that using copper wire is enough.
BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 120d
They are filled with catalytic converters.