Hackers Crack Pirate Bay Hull, Steal User Booty

[exfileme]

The Pirate Bay was hacked, exposing the goods on more than 4 million users.

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[Kelavarus]

Now, what would be interesting is if they hosted a torrent of the database on The Pirate Bay... Interesting dilemma for those running the site, all things considered.

 

[dbzpic1]

It probably put a smile on the RIAA and MPAA faces since they were likely involved

 

[aeiouy]

Selling it would do no good. Even if the MPAA wanted to sue everyone on the list, they couldn't submit evidence that was aquired illegally in court. I don't see any reason why this would interest them.

 

[kelldore]

Not that I do not expect MPAA and RIAA to kick the moral high ground in the balls and throw cash at the hacker for the list of names and addresses but isn't this sounding a wee bit...Illegal? How can this information be used and then be challenged if it was acquired first hand illegaly?

 

[hunter315]

I hope the RIAA and MPAA do this, everything they get their hands on through it couldnt be used in court so while it seems brilliant, it would totally screw them over which would be awesome.

 

[Someguyperson]

That guy is a ****

 

[jefe323]

I'm pretty sure the MPAA and RIAA won't be able to use this as evidence due to the nature of the collection method.

btw, i laughed when i read the title of this article

 

[Maxor127]

Good luck buying the information and having all of the data thrown out in court.

 

[ravewulf]

Arr, patch th' holes! Ya lily livered scurvy dogs!

 

[mirazh1976]

What you are seeing right here in this article, is paid for marketing, promoting fear tactics to scare the masses.

Registering at the Bay does not provide proof of illegal activities. There are plenty of legitimate torrents out in cyberspace and on Pirate Bay. Nothing to see here, move along folks.

 

[Xatos]

People who use stuff like Pirate Bay are not only completely stupid, but newb anyway. Who cares, Pirate Bay was rook.

 

[mikem_90]

[citation][nom]mirazh1976[/nom]What you are seeing right here in this article, is paid for marketing, promoting fear tactics to scare the masses. Registering at the Bay does not provide proof of illegal activities. There are plenty of legitimate torrents out in cyberspace and on Pirate Bay. Nothing to see here, move along folks.[/citation]

True, but consider what might happen if your employer or prospective employer got hold of the list and found you were registered there? The unemployment line is this way sir.

 

[r0x0r]

[citation][nom]mikem_90[/nom]True, but consider what might happen if your employer or prospective employer got hold of the list and found you were registered there? The unemployment line is this way sir.[/citation]

Here's how the conversation would actually go:

A: Did you download anything from The Pirate Bay?
B: I didn't download anything. How about you?
A: I didn't download anything either.
B: Well good then.
A: It most certainly is.

*shifty eyes*

 

[turk_1000]

[citation][nom]kelldore[/nom]Not that I do not expect MPAA and RIAA to kick the moral high ground in the balls and throw cash at the hacker for the list of names and addresses but isn't this sounding a wee bit...Illegal? How can this information be used and then be challenged if it was acquired first hand illegaly?[/citation]

In the USA it would be legal for them to do this. As long as they had no part of the original hack they can get the data and use it. If a burglar breaks into your house and finds something illegal on your computer, he can take it to the police and they can obtain a search warrant for your house from that evidence.

There are reports that the FBI has used information from a hacker in eastern Europe about kiddy porn on US computers. The FBI claims they don't pay the guy so it's legal.

 

[mindspring]

Hackers hired by MPAA.

 

[maddad]

I hope the MPAA and RIAA do buy this and try to use it. That would be about 4 million lawsuits against them. If you are not law enforcement and in most cases even if you are; you can not knowingly buy stolen information.

 

[ordcestus]

[citation][nom]Kelavarus[/nom]Now, what would be interesting is if they hosted a torrent of the database on The Pirate Bay... Interesting dilemma for those running the site, all things considered.[/citation]
That would be interesting. i'd make an exception to the no censorship clause for something like that if i was in charge of the pirate bay

 

[crus_russ]

Ummmmm can someone point out to me why it is illegal to be a member of the pirate bay? Doesnt imply you downloaded anything copyrighted at all.

Some of you guys are so naive and quick to jump to conclusions.

Police: "Hi sir we realised you were a member of that club where some other members were trading in illegal goods."
Person: "Yes officier I am a member of that club"
Police: "So did you trade in illegal goods too?"
Person: "No, I was just a member of the same club"
Police: "O...k"

 

[STravis]

I'm confused (more so than usual). If I remember correctly one did not have to log in to search for torrents...has something changed?