Re: Developer outsources work to China so he can watch cat videos (and gets caught)

[InfoSec News <alerts () infosecnews org>]

Forwarded from: Reese <reese (at) inkworkswell.com>

At 01:15 AM 1/17/2013, InfoSec News wrote:
> http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/16/developer-outsources-work-cat-videos/
>
> By Ricardo Bilton
> venturebeat.com
> January 16, 2013
>
> "Bob" is an unassuming, 40-ish software developer with a big secret: 
> He really likes cat videos.


If you trace the story back, it originated with a Verizon security guy 
who is promoting his company services on their blog.

What are the odds this is a completely fictional account or at best, the 
story could be used in classrooms for lessons on hyperbole and 
exaggeration?

Meanwhile, the story has been picked up by quite a few outlets. Is there 
no fact-checking performed by news outlets anymore?

Reese


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