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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

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

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, flaw, hacker, JavaScript, presentation, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Web browser, security, video

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, game console, Xbox 360, fix, Linux, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system

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

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

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.

Alleged NASA hacker loses extradition ruling

May 10, 2006 U.K. judge rules that accused hacker Gary McKinnon must face a court in the U.S., but an appeal is likely. TAGS: hacker, U.S., America, London

University opens school for hackers

June 19, 2006 Scottish university says students will be carefully vetted for course in ethical hacking. TAGS: university, hacking, course, degree, hacker, student, information technology, security

MPAA accused of hiring a hacker

May 25, 2006 Lawsuit alleges the Motion Picture Association of America was trying to steal information from Torrentspy.com. TAGS: lawsuit, hiring, hacker, suit, 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, vulnerability, hacker, router, malicious code, denial of service, networking, operating system

FBI calls for hacker help

August 2, 2006 At Black Hat security confab, FBI official says the agency needs help from the security world to fight cybercrime. TAGS: cybercrime, Black Hat, agency, hacker, conference, security

SEC goes after stock spammers, hackers

March 9, 2007 Separate actions target penny stock promoters and hackers who allegedly broke into stock trading accounts. TAGS: investor, hacker, asset

Hacker backpedals on Firefox zero-day claim

October 3, 2006 Researcher who claimed to have found a serious bug now says he was never able to use it to hijack computers. TAGS: Mischa Spiegelmock, Andrew Wbeelsoi, hacker, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, crash, flaw, claim, presentation, bug, Web browser, security, video

Kevin Mitnick Web site hacked

August 22, 2006 Famed security consultant has tables turned on him when a hacker attacks his site, posts a vulgar message. TAGS: Kevin Mitnick, Web hosting company, hosting company, Web hosting, Pakistan, hacker, attacker, server, security, message

Microsoft sues over source code theft

September 26, 2006 Alleged hacker known as "Viodentia" broke through copy-protection tools using Redmond's own code, company charges. TAGS: copy protection, hacker, source code, Redmond, SDK, Napster Inc., digital media, Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., developer, Yahoo! Inc., movie, Microsoft Windows

Sacred Heart is latest university to be hacked

May 26, 2006 TV station says personal data of 135,000 was possibly exposed, including people who were never associated with the school. TAGS: university, social security number, Social Security, school, recruiting, hacker, security, server

Wikipedia used to spread malicious code

November 6, 2006 Entry in German version of online encyclopedia hijacked to direct users to malicious code, says antivirus vendor. TAGS: Wikipedia, malicious code, Sophos Plc., antivirus company, hacker, entry, antivirus, link, e-mail

Illinois university hit with security breach

July 5, 2006 Data on more than 180,000 people is at risk after hackers get into servers at Western Illinois University. TAGS: security breach, university, breach, institution, Illinois, hacker, incident, identity theft, security, student, credit card, server

The next generation of security threats

December 5, 2007 Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern. TAGS: security threat, Del.icio.us, Digg, hacker, security, conference, generation, threat, Microsoft Windows Vista, rootkit, Microsoft Corp., developer, operating system, Microsoft Windows
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