An open door is an invitation (Score 1)

The fact of the matter is, Adrian did not crack these networks. Most, if not all of them, left gaping holes that amounted to revolving doors at the front end of their networks. His "access device" was a web browser... you know, most likely the same one you are using to read this right now. I think what the real issue comes down to (hold one moment while I find my tinfoil hat) is that in the course of scouring the NY Times intranet, Adrian was able to come across the personal details of some VERY influential people in this country. And that, I'm sure, had to make the Times looks like a bunch of asses. As if the Jason Blair fiasco wasnt enough.