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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-31-10 08:48 PM
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Scientist Infects Himself With A Computer Virus

The University of Reading's Dr. Mark Gasson has an unusual distinction: He's the first human to become infected with a computer virus. After corrupting a small electronic chip with the malware, the British scientist inserted the device into his hand and was able to pass on the virus to external systems ...

... the technology has been used for .. paying for drinks in upscale nightclubs already for years ...

http://blogs.forbes.com/velocity/2010/05/27/scientist-infects-himself-with-a-computer-virus/
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