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The Good Hacker: Barnaby Jack Dies

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He could make ATMs spit out cash on demand and kill a man with just a computer, but Barnaby Jack used his powers only for good.

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Barnaby Jack could kill a man by computer from 30 feet away, but he never would.

The renowned 35-year-old hacker, who revolutionized bank and medical device security, died on Thursday in San Francisco.

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