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14-03-2007, 07:38

A hacker is just a bloke with the skills to get through code. One man writes the code another man cracks the code its the same in all media with protection. M$hq have in their time have invited hackers to test their code the last time it was cracked in 20 minutes leaving the M$hq code writters gutted.
If someone was hired to test said code or other security means by means of finding exploits then he would be a hacker by definition anyway without actually breaking any laws

Hackers also tend to have a code of conduct its the script kiddies who are the pain in the rectum

Also please remember the hacks used on NTL boxes have never been that sophisticated. On the old DTV boxes it was simply spoof a smart card to the box upload the correct decryption code and cut the return path on the box (note no details on how here just highlighting it didnt take a genius)

14-03-2007, 07:38	#5
zing_deleted Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is This True A hacker is just a bloke with the skills to get through code. One man writes the code another man cracks the code its the same in all media with protection. M$hq have in their time have invited hackers to test their code the last time it was cracked in 20 minutes leaving the M$hq code writters gutted. If someone was hired to test said code or other security means by means of finding exploits then he would be a hacker by definition anyway without actually breaking any laws Hackers also tend to have a code of conduct its the script kiddies who are the pain in the rectum Also please remember the hacks used on NTL boxes have never been that sophisticated. On the old DTV boxes it was simply spoof a smart card to the box upload the correct decryption code and cut the return path on the box (note no details on how here just highlighting it didnt take a genius)