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CNN Says Chat Rooms Are a Haven for Hackers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the well-duh dept.

MiTEG writes "CNN is carrying an article about IRC and how it aids "hackers" with their mischief. There are some alarming quotes from Bruce Schneier, CTO of Counterpane Technologies, such as "people who are anti-big-corporation are going to be more likely to use something like IRC"." Yeah, if they ever hung out in our chatroom, they'd lock us all up for abusing Kurt the Pope.

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  1. Telephone System A Heaven for Criminals by Rentar · · Score: 3, Redundant

    Criminals that want to organize any criminal actions are known to use the telephone system to communicate!

  2. Nike shoes by dattaway · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Running shoes allow thieves and armed robbers to flee the scene from their victims. We must take away everyone's shoes. Won't anyone please think of the victims?

  3. Re:Retarded by Genom · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Many people who are "hackers" wear clothing. Therefore we should outlaw the sale of such items.

    Many people who are "hackers" consume food products. All businesses which sell food products, therefore, need to be closed down.

    Many "hackers" rent apartments or own homes under a mortgage. Allowing this is unforgivable, and we need to outlaw the practice of renting or mortgaging immediately, as it is contributing to the problem.

    =)

  4. All I can say is.... by doce · · Score: 0, Redundant

    DUH

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    woof!