Tag: Hacking
20yo turns himself in over Palin email hack
A Tennessee man has been indicted for hacking into US Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's personal e-mail account, the Justice Department said.[MORE]
NT govt hacker acted from spite, court told
A committal hearing has begun for a 28-year-old man charged with hacking into the Northern Territory government's computer system and wreaking havoc with employee information.[MORE]
Man in court on hacking charges
A computer expert is expected to be called as a witness in the case of a hacker who allegedly interfered with the accounts of thousands of Northern Territory public servants.[MORE]
Hackers smash atom collider computer security
Hackers claim to have broken into the computer system of the Large Hadron Collider.[MORE]
Online ticketing blunder puts thousands at risk
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Thousands could be targeted by fraudsters because of an online ticketing agency mistake.[MORE]
Dutchman arrested for hacking 50,000 credit cards
Dutch police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of hacking on the internet and stealing the details of 50,000 credit cards.[MORE]
Accused Pentagon hacker 'Solo' waits for extradition ruling
Five judges at Britain's highest court have retired to consider a final appeal against extradition by a British computer enthusiast wanted in Washington for the "biggest military hack of all time".[MORE]
Researchers find hole in 'flawless' encryption technology
Quantum cryptography, a new technology until now considered 100 per cent secure against attacks on sensitive data traffic, has a flaw after all, Swedish researchers say.[MORE]
Researchers tackle computer terrorism threat
A research project aimed at heading off computer-based terrorism has been given a federal funding boost.[MORE]
Researchers expose 'fundamental flaw' in encryption
Researchers say they have found a way to sidestep encryption technology commonly used to protect sensitive data in computers.[MORE]
Canadian police raid international 'hacker network'
Police in Canada have broken up a major international computer-hacking network.[MORE]
Boeing works to protect Dreamliner from hackers
The American aviation giant Boeing says it is doing everything necessary to ensure that its newest passenger plane - the 787 Dreamliner - is safe from computer hackers.[MORE]
ABC's Second Life presence vandalised
The ABC Island inside virtual reality world Second Life has been vandalised.[MORE]
Sony BMG to pay compo over CD row
Record label Sony BMG has agreed to compensate customers for selling CDs containing anti-piracy software which led to computer damage.[MORE]
US issues e-passports despite security concerns
The United States began issuing "e-passports" carrying data embedded in electronic chips, despite concerns the high-tech documents could be read remotely by hackers. [MORE]
Microsoft warns of 'critical' system security flaws
Microsoft has warned of eight "critical" security flaws in its Windows operating system and Office software that could allow attackers to take control of a computer. [MORE]
Thousands report fake NAB emails
The National Australia Bank (NAB) says it has been contacted by more than 6,000 customers targeted by a an email banking scam. [MORE]
US hacker pleads guilty over eBay attack
A US man from Oregon has pleaded guilty to using a "worm" program to take control of 20,000 computers via the Internet and launch an attack on auction website eBay in 2003. [MORE]
Groups launch new plan to fight spyware
A coalition of technology firms and consumer protection groups have launched a new initiative aimed at combating spyware by offering a clearer definition of what spyware programs are. [MORE]
UK man accused of hacking Pentagon fronts court
A British man that the United States accuses of carrying out the world's "biggest military computer hack" has appeared in court in London at the start of extradition hearings. [MORE]
Online identity theft soaring: survey
Viruses, spam and other computer security threats are growing at a rapid rate, much of it aimed at stealing personal or confidential information, an Internet security firm said. [MORE]
Israeli arrested over failed bank theft plot
Israeli police have arrested a man in connection with an attempt to steal more than $530 million from a bank in London.[MORE]
Hacker offers US business school results
A computer hacker has helped applicants break into records at some of the most prestigious US business schools to see if they were accepted weeks before official offers were sent out.[MORE]
Car security chips can be cracked, researchers say
Security chips used in car keys for anti-theft purposes may be easier to bypass than believed, US researchers said after cracking the codes for the chips in under two hours. [MORE]
