Smart card pirates seized in France

Posted Mon, 11/10/2008 - 11:17 by Andy Base

The French Police collaborating with Canal Plus and Viaccess have arrested nearly 30 alleged smart card pirates.

After Viaccess went to court, the French Police have arrested the smart card pirates that forged Canal Plus access cards using the software they found on the Web.

Viaccess and the French Police worked together to track down the pirates.

Tagged:
- Canal Plus
- Smart Card
- Pirates
- Viaccess
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- Security

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