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Matrix Sequel Has Hacker Cred
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2003-05-15

The average American moviegoer taking in the Matrix Reloaded this weekend will likely be wowed by the elaborate action sequences and dazzling special effects. But hackers who've seen the blockbuster are crediting it with a more subtle cinematic milestone: it's the first major motion picture to accurately portray a hack.

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Re: Matrix Sequel Has Hacker Cred 2009-02-10
Ryan
Keep in mind that the Matrix is a virtual reconstruction of the world "as it was at the end of the 20th century" (Morpheus). This scene takes place in the matrix, which puts the date at approximately 1999-2002 - a pretty accurate timeframe for this type of hack....

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