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FBI on the Windows Source Code Theft

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the don't-they-use-macs dept.

Chris Gondek writes "There are various articles about the Stolen Windows Source Code, but today it is confirmed that an FBI task force hunted for a cyber-criminal who posted on the internet source code for Windows which says 'I can confirm that the Northwest Cybercrime Task Force was investigating, FBI spokeswoman Robbie Burroughs said. The posted program is part of the source codes, or blueprints, for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0, according to the company.' "

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  1. Re:Not normally pro Microsoft by John+Seminal · · Score: 0, Troll
    I keep hearing the same repsonce from everyone who is anti MS. They all say, the source code is bad and insecure and filled with holes anyways. They say they are doing a service by forcing the holes to be fixed.

    But I still ask the question, what gives the hacker the right to "fix" these holes. In the pursuit to do something they think is right, they are violating everyone elses rights. It is like a burglar breaking in my house and stealing, then telling the judge "I just wanted to show him he needs more security".

    Personally, I think I will see if there is a class action lawsuit against the guy, once he is caught. I bet you there will be. This guy, and anyone who helped him will be burned at the steak.

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  2. Phew! by borschski · · Score: 1, Troll



    I am so relieved that the FBI is ensuring the security of Microsoft code (oxymoron alert: Microsoft and security) in order to ensure that our Homeland is Secure. (Oh wait...I get it now...the Dept of Homeland Security did this deal with Microsoft in order to experience massive security problems themselves so they could protect us. I am even more relieved than before).

  3. Re:Torrent for W2K and NT4 source by epiphani · · Score: 2, Troll

    I really dont give two shits about them knowing that I'm downloading their source code. Under what other circumstances is downloading information Illegal? With the exeption of child pornography, which is designed to avoid the exploitation of minors - I cant think of anything.

    I'll happily download that source code, and happily tell everyone about it. Until I take that source code and do something illegal with it, I think I'm in the clear. If people show up at my house and say I've stolen source code - they're wrong. It was publically availible. I didnt break into someone computer to get it.

    I'd happily fight off a lawsuit regarding this.

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