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Scientist Infects Self With Computer Virus

superapecommando writes "A British scientist claims to have become the first human to be infected by a computer virus, in an experiment he says has important implications for the future of implantable technology. Dr Mark Gasson from the University of Reading infected a computer chip with the virus, then implanted it in his hand and transmitted the virus to a PC to prove that malware can move between human and computer."

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  1. Re:epic fail by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 4, Informative

    Do you mean Kevin Warwick? Funnily enough he's also from the University of Reading.

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  2. Re:stupid by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    It's the University of Reading. So, yes.
    This dude works directly under Captain Cyborg himself.