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Alleged Hacker Now Works On Microsoft Search | |
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| Time: 00:37 EST/05:37 GMT | News Source: CRN | Posted By: Jonathan Tigner | ||
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A man accused of hacking into search engine company AltaVista's computer systems about two years ago is now employed by Microsoft, reportedly working on search technology. Laurent Chavet, 29, was arrested by FBI agents a week ago in Redmond, Wash., acting on a warrant issued in San Francisco. Federal prosecutors allege that Chavet hacked into AltaVista's computer system to obtain software blueprints called source code and recklessly caused damage to AltaVista's computers. Microsoft spokeswoman Tami Begasse said Friday that Chavet, who lives in suburban Kirkland, is a Microsoft employee. She declined further comment on the nature of Chavet's employment or when he started at the company, citing Microsoft policy on not discussing personnel matters. Generally speaking, Begasse said: "We're confident in our policies and procedures we have in place to protect our code and to ensure that employees do not bring third party code into the work place." | ||
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| #1 By 8556 (12.217.173.227) at 7/12/2004 11:18:37 AM |
| Successful hackers make great security experts. |
| #2 By 37 (67.37.29.142) at 7/12/2004 2:31:37 PM |
| And of course you know that he did this PRIOR to working for MS. |
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