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tomshardware.com - 3/26/2009

Behind Pwn2Own: Exclusive Interview With Charlie Miller : Introduction - Review Tom's Hardware

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You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Pwn2Own 2008: MacBook Air hacked in 2 minutes” or “Pwn2Own 2009: Safari/MacBook falls in seconds.” But there’s a story behind every headline and who better to get the story from than Charlie Miller, the man behind the headlines? We had the opportunity to chat ...

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theregister.co.uk - 3/28/2009

MacBooks set to join hardware giveaway • The Register

— theregister.co.uk — Orange is reportedly in talks to add a MacBook to the range of subsidised hardware network operators... are handing over these days, equipping the mobile executive for only a small monthly commitment. It wouldn't be particularly surprising to see a ... (more) MacBooks set to join hardware giveaway • The Register

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Tom’s Hardware entrevista Charlie Miller, vencedor da PWN2OWN deste ano
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