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News (61)

• Hacker mag ends copyright fight

  Hacker publication 2600 magazine won't appeal a ruling prohibiting it from linking to code that can crack copy protections on DVDs, bringing a closely watched digital copyright fight to an end.

• Hack attacks on Linux on the rise

  Hackers are increasingly targeting Web servers based on the Linux operating system, while the number of successful attacks on Windows systems decreases, according to a new report from a systems integrator.

• Hacking suspect takes the stand

  Appearing before the court for the first time, a teenager accused of launching an Internet attack argued he had been framed.

• The 'homeless hacker' talks

  The past two years have been a wild ride for Adrian Lamo: The 22-year-old has publicly taken credit for tunnelling into networks belonging to Yahoo, Microsoft, Excite@Home and WorldCom.

• Optus “hacker” pleads not guilty, gives his account

  A former Optus employee and alleged hacker, bailed to appear before Waverly Court today, has told ZDNet Australia that he will not be making an appearance, instead notifying the Court by letter of his “not guilty” plea.

Features and Case Studies (28)

• Hack attacks on Linux on the rise

  Hackers are increasingly targeting Web servers based on the Linux operating system, while the number of successful attacks on Windows systems decreases, according to a new report from a systems integrator.

• IT users in password hell

  Heavy users of technology now employ nearly two dozen passwords to gain access to various IT systems and Web sites--but are compromising security by writing them down.

• Report: Net attacks on businesses down

  Attacks on corporate networks have gone down, but cyber-vandals now have a much larger pool of software vulnerabilities to attack, a report has warned.

• Computer forensics tips

  Cybercrime is becoming a huge concern and computer forensics a growing science. IT managers should understand what their roles might be in a computer investigation.

• Port 12345: Hacker haven or Internet X-File?

  Extra activity on TCP port 12345 has experts wondering. Is it Trend Micro customers who have yet to patch known vulnerabilities, script kiddies or an Internet X-file?

Reviews (10)

• Avert your gaze! 8 filtering packages tested

  Just how good are web filtering packages? We put eight of the best head to head in our Australian review.

• Don’t fire until you see the whites of their IP

  Firewall software isn’t optional for anyone anymore. Sure, Windows XP has an inbuilt firewall, but for real security you need a meatier option.How well does Zone Alarm Pro 3.0 protect you?

• Quarter of NT apps won't run on Server 2003

  Windows Server 2003 is supposed to be the product that finally persuades NT4 users to upgrade - yet many who do will find some of their applications will no longer work.

• Microsoft's security chief gets serious

  Scott Charney's carreer has taken him from prosecutor in Bronx County to vice chairman of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board. Now he's literally looking for trouble as Microsoft's chief security strategist.

• Four network maintenance tools tested

  We look at three hardware tools and one software tool for network maintenance.

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