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Famed Hacker Barnaby Jack Died Of Accidental Overdose

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Feed Name: Security Ledger

Date Published: 2014-01-04

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Paul Roberts

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Barnaby Jack, a well-known security researcher famed for demonstrations such as ATM 'jackpotting' and vulnerabilities in embedded devices, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment; the medical examiner ruled his death an accidental overdose of cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs. The article reflects on his work and the community's reaction but does not present any technical cyber threat details or an ongoing incident.

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