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Norwegian inmate hacks jail TV system to watch porn

The inmate had a handwritten note with a log-in that was used to allow him to watch contraband TV channels

By C1 Staff

HALDEN, Norway — An inmate at Halden prison was caught hacking the jail’s TV system so he could watch pornography.

The hack was detected after a spike in online data traffic and TV errors were investigated, according to The Independent.

Along with the online issues, authorities also found a handwritten note with a log-in on an inmate during a search.

The TV system security has now been upgraded to avoid a repeat of the event.

As part of Norway’s approach to prison and prison reform, inmates are given flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges and ensuites.