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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

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.

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, hacker, hack, 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.

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

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, R&D, hacker, mobile phone, Apple Computer

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

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, product key, blog, hacker, Microsoft Corp., post, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

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, security, session, electronics, food, video, camera

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

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

Hackers steal customer data from gaming company

December 19, 2005 After failing to extort money from the company by hacking into its databases, thieves try to squeeze money from customers. TAGS: hacker, online store, Atlanta, password, games, 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, hacker, hiring, suit, e-mail

T-Mobile: Hacker had limited access

January 13, 2005 Wireless carrier denies that a recent hacker had the run of its system, saying only 400 customers had their information accessed. TAGS: T-Mobile, SecurityFocus, hacker, wireless carrier, incident, mobile phone

University opens school for hackers

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

Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability discovered

January 16, 2006 Feature can be exploited to include a user's PC in a peer-to-peer network, allowing access to information on its hard drive. TAGS: MessageLabs Ltd., P2P, hacker, SSID, Wi-Fi, broadcasting, wireless network, vulnerability, researcher, security, firewall, Service Pack 2, virus, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, PC

Hacking for dollars

July 6, 2005 These days, attackers are motivated more by money than the desire to write disruptive worms like Sasser. TAGS: notoriety, CipherTrust Inc., hacker, hacking, Sasser worm, shift, worm, attack, Symantec Corp., denial of service, phishing, security, PC

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

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, porn, Paris, hacking, blog, video
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