Neuromancer was not the first science fiction novel to describe a world of corporate hackers spying upon one another's software -- but it was the best of this genre. I hope someone interviews William Gibson for his commentary on this historic story. Historic because the events described will soon be so commonplace...
Police in Israel say they have uncovered a huge industrial spying ring which used computer viruses to probe the systems of many major companies.Imagine the situation in Russia and China.
At least 15 Israeli firms have been implicated in the espionage plot, with 18 people arrested in Israel and two more held by British police.
Among those under suspicion are major Israeli telecoms and media companies.
Police say the companies used a "Trojan horse" computer virus written by an Israeli to hack into rivals' systems.
Interpol and the authorities in Britain, Germany and the US are already involved in investigating the espionage, which Israeli police fear may involve major international companies.
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