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Re: BBC cybercrime probe backfires
From: Ron <ron () skullsecurity net>
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:57:48 -0500
Ivan . wrote:
The BBC hacked into 22,000 computers as part of an investigation into cybercrime but the move quickly backfired, with legal experts claiming the broadcaster broke the law and security gurus saying the experiment went too far. http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/security/bbc-cybercrime-probe-backfires/2009/03/13/1236447465056.html
They keep saying that the BBC "hacked" 22,000 computers, when in reality the original articles said the BBC "acquired" or "hijacked" the botnet. Strawman for the win? _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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