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The thread discusses a news story about a young boy accidentally discovering a security flaw in the Xbox One’s password system while trying to access his father's Xbox Live account. The original poster shares enthusiasm for the story, highlighting the child's unintended technical achievement, while a second user comments positively after reading the article. Overall, the conversation reflects fascination and admiration for the child's unintended success in bypassing security.

badrobot

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This is so cool!

"Yes, a boy who likely just learned to tie his shoes cracked the Xbox One’s password verification system accidentally while he was trying to log into his dad’s Xbox Live account. He was being a naughty kid and playing games he wasn’t supposed to be, and his father finally caught on."

Full story: http://consumerist.com/2014/04/04/m...a-hole-in-xbox-ones-password-security-system/

How I wish my 3 yr old can also pick something up. :)

An image from 'Microsoft Thanks 5-Year-Old Who Found A Hole In Xbox’s Password Security System'. A child in a yellow sweater plays a computer game at a small desk, with a TV showing news behind.
 

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Jimbo22

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I just read the article...way cool.