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Re: [Full-disclosure] BBC cybercrime probe backfires

To: "Ivan ." <ivanhec@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] BBC cybercrime probe backfires
From: Ron <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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?

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