Once Scob's writers--most likely an organized band of code-crunchers in Russia--spotted that retail server, they were able to then implant a "Trojan horse" on it to collect credit card data and zap the info over the Internet to 16 separate computers in Russia.

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The band crafted the code of conduct, which was posted at venue entrances and sent out in newsletters.

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The band's only sonic offering was an LP with a download code.

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When I scanned the QR code for that business, I was given a reward for a free hook-on hat band from their Detroit location.

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