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Security from A to Z: Hackers

November 27, 2006 Hacking doesn't just cover breaking into computer systems--it can refer to other acts. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Kevin Mitnick, hacker, computer system, security, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC

Microsoft patches Xbox 360

March 5, 2007 Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, hacker, console, Xbox 360, game console, fix, Linux, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Hackers find first Xbox 360 cracks

December 17, 2005 First cracks give glimpse of game code, but the hacks don't let you run pirated games or homebrewed code on the new console--yet. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, hack, hacker, console, hacking, file system, games, Microsoft Corp.

Sony cracks down on PSP hacks

September 30, 2005 Firmware update will fix flaw that lets hackers downgrade latest console software and run their own code. TAGS: Sony PSP, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., hacker, Sony Corp., flaw, firmware, bug, U.S.

Lock hacks, contests, and intrigue at Defcon

August 11, 2008 As the 16th annual convention gets under way, hackers and hacker wannabes attend sessions on hacking Google Gadgets, Medeco M3 locks, and even their own conference badges. TAGS: Defcon, Elinor Mills, hacking, hacker, conference, credit card, security, Google Inc.

Dutch botnet hackers sentenced to time served

February 1, 2007 Court sentences pair of hackers deemed responsible for hijacking millions of PCs to sentences that equal time served. Both are sent home on probation. TAGS: hacker, sentence, trojan horse, PC

At Last HOPE conference, everyone can hack it

July 21, 2008 Gathering in New York brings together the hacker community for sessions on hacking the usual (computer systems) and not so usual (the media, food, and sex). TAGS: Elinor Mills, hacking, hacker, conference, RFID, New York, session, security, electronics, food, video, camera

Build-it-yourself cell phones

November 15, 2005 Frustrated at limitations on mainstream mobile phones, "homebrew" enthusiasts are building their own. Photos: Homebrew hackers tinker with phones TAGS: Steve Wozniak, cell phone, hacker, R&D, mobile phone, Apple Computer

Google: 10 percent of sites are dangerous

May 15, 2007 Sophos adds that 70 percent of pages hosting malicious software are found on legitimate sites targeted by hackers. TAGS: Graham Cluley, malicious software, Sophos Plc., hacker, Google Inc., trojan horse, e-mail

Cisco warns of more router vulnerabilities

February 14, 2007 Intrusion prevention capabilities in IOS can be circumvented by hackers, putting companies at risk of attack. TAGS: Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., intrusion prevention, hacker, vulnerability, router, malicious code, denial of service, networking, operating system

Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

April 12, 2007 Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog. TAGS: product activation, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, blog, product key, hacker, Microsoft Corp., post, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Hackers grab donor info from U.K. charity

December 12, 2005 After grabbing identifying info of 2,000 donors to Christian charity, hackers attempt to extort them for more money. TAGS: charity, hacker, U.K., security

Police blotter: Trojan horse leads to porn convictions

August 25, 2006 In this week's installment, judge upholds conviction instigated by a hacker who reported incriminating files. TAGS: Police Blotter, SubSeven, conviction, Alabama, hacker, Turkey, law, trial, trojan horse, U.S., photograph, e-mail

Limp Bizkit porn leak could lead to Hilton hacker

February 25, 2005 The online posting of an amateur sex video of singer Fred Durst could help police track down the Paris Hilton T-Mobile hacker. TAGS: T-Mobile, hacker, Paris, porn, hacking, video, blog

Pentium 4 loophole could let in hackers

May 16, 2005 An attacker could take advantage of hyperthreading timing in the chip to sniff out passwords, a security researcher warns. TAGS: HyperThreading, hacker, Intel Pentium 4, Intel Pentium, Intel, password, process, operating system, server

What makes a rootkit?

November 21, 2005 The Sony copy-protection fiasco has moved the term from hacker lingo to a threat known and feared by ordinary PC owners. TAGS: rootkit, copy protection, hacker, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, McAfee Inc., Sony Corp., Windows PC, expert, threat, security, trojan horse, CD, PC, operating system

Symantec: Mozilla browsers more vulnerable than IE

September 19, 2005 But the security specialist also finds that Microsoft's browser is the only one widely exploited by hackers today. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, Symantec Corp., Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, hacker, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., Firefox

Hackers claim zero-day flaw in Firefox

October 1, 2006 Mozilla is investigating hacker claims that the Web browser has a serious flaw in the way it handles JavaScript. Photos: Hackers outline possible Firefox crack TAGS: Mischa Spiegelmock, Andrew Wbeelsoi, hacker, flaw, JavaScript, presentation, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Web browser, security, video

Security tools face increased attack

June 21, 2005 As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., hacker, security tool, security, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

RealNetworks fixes 'highly critical' flaw

April 21, 2005 A security hole in RealPlayer could open the door for hackers to remotely run code on vulnerable computers. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., flaw, hacker, RealNetworks RealPlayer, security, Firefox, Web browser
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