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phreaking
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phreak  (frk)
intr.v. phreaked, phreak·ing, phreaks
Slang To manipulate a telephone system illicitly to allow one to make calls without paying for them.

[Alteration of freak (influenced by phone).]

phreaking [ˈfriːkɪŋ]
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) the act of gaining unauthorized access to telecommunication systems, esp to obtain free calls
[blend of freaking + phone]


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The row broke out after the Guardian reported that News Group Newspapers - part of Rupert Murdoch's News International empire which publishes the News of the World - has paid out more than Au1 million to settle cases that threatened to reveal evidence of its journalists' involvement in telephone hacking.
The furore broke after the Guardian claimed that News Group Newspapers, which publishes the News of the World, had paid out more than pounds 1 million to settle cases that threatened to reveal evidence of its journalists' alleged involvement in telephone hacking.
He spoke out after The Guardian claimed News Group Newspapers, which publishes titles including the News of the World, had paid out more than pounds 1m to settle cases that threatened to reveal evidence of its journalists' alleged involvement in telephone hacking.
 
 
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