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/