http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1835913,00.asp?kc=ewnws071205dtx1k0000599Phrack, the infamous online magazine published by underground hackers, is shutting down.
The e-zine, notorious for publishing controversial security-themed articles on phreaking, reverse engineering, cryptography spying and electronics, ends a 20-year run with a hardcover edition scheduled for release at the end of July. ADVERTISEMENT
In a note posted on the Phrack Web site, the publishers said they will keep the site up and running for at least two years after the final edition.
Phrack, a freely available online magazine, was first published on November 17, 1985 by two hackers known online as "Taran King" and "Knight Lightning."
First released on the dial-up BBS (bulletin-board system), Phrack is widely considered to be the first electronically distributed magazine.
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