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Swede Hacks Embassy Account Information From Around the World

August 31, 2007 21:12 by Selecters
A Swedish IT consultant has caused a stir in diplomatic circles after publishing a list of secret log-in details belonging to 100 embassies, public authorities and political parties around the world. Dan Egerstad said he wasn't trying to earn money, gain publicity or get a name for himself in hacking circles. Instead he claimed that publishing the list was easier than contacting the organizations individually and that if he had handed it to the Swedish authorities then that would have been spying.

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