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Former Game of War Dev Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets
GameSpot ^ | on August 26, 2015 | by Eddie Makuch

Posted on 08/26/2015 9:33:05 AM PDT by BenLurkin

42-year-old Jing Zeng was detained by FBI agents on August 20 as he attempted to board a plane for Beijing, China, according to federal documents obtained by the publication.

Zeng is accused of stealing data from a computer at developer Machine Zone; the information he attempted to make off with reportedly pertained to in-game player behavior, including details about how players spend money--but not actual source code. Still, this type of information would theoretically be very valuable, given how big and successful Game of War is.

(Excerpt) Read more at gamespot.com ...


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: gameofwar

1 posted on 08/26/2015 9:33:05 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

They were raking in millions a day on the game.


2 posted on 08/26/2015 9:39:03 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: driftdiver

just like ole times / CHINAGATE REVISITED


3 posted on 08/26/2015 9:44:31 AM PDT by Mr Apple ( Lock out the mexican hordes - The GREAT WALL OF TRUMP)
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To: BenLurkin; Lazmataz

Pinging Lazmataz for obligatory "I'd hit that" statement...

4 posted on 08/26/2015 9:46:50 AM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: BenLurkin

My wife is Chinese. In her opinion, there are some spies in the many researcher and grad students spread around America, but far more than that - there are simply a lot of greedy people, who couldn’t give a sh** about the USA or are ready to leave any time, who think they can steal intellectual property and sell it in China easily.


5 posted on 08/26/2015 10:00:38 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: driftdiver

All your base are belong to us!


6 posted on 08/26/2015 11:50:32 AM PDT by henkster (Ms. Clinton, are you a criminal or just really stupid?)
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To: BenLurkin
Clinton National Security Scandal and Coverup

http://www.rense.com/politics4/clintbet.htm

7 posted on 08/26/2015 8:36:47 PM PDT by Mr Apple ( Lock out the mexican hordes - The GREAT WALL OF TRUMP)
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