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Microsoft Sues Unknown Hacker

Posted by: Jonathan M, 08:44 AEST, Thu September 28, 2006

Microsoft has sued an anonymous computer hacker whose free program allows users to copy digital movies and songs

The world's biggest software maker charges the hacker known as "Viodentia" has illegally obtained propriety source code to produce the program called FairUse4WM, sparking fears it could enable consumers to illegally copy digital content. More...

Credit: Reuters

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