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• Microsoft exec labels XP hack 'frightening'

  "Enlightening and frightening" was the phrase used by a Microsoft executive to describe a hacking demonstration on a Windows XP system by two British e-crime specialists.

• British hacker shines light on poor IT security

  The British hacker facing extradition to the US on charges of hacking and causing damage to US defence sites has highlighted poor security as a major factor in his ability to wander through the IT systems of some key defence establishments.

• Dutch researcher claims e-passport hack

  A Dutch researcher has published code that purports to emulate and clone e-passports, and has released a video to prove it works.

• NASA hacker loses legal challenge

  UK resident Gary McKinnon has lost his legal challenge against extradition to the US to face charges of hacking NASA and military installations.

• Mac hacked through QuickTime flaw

  The security hole used to breach a MacBook in a hack-a-Mac competition last week lies in Apple's QuickTime media player, the flaw finder said on Tuesday.

Features and Case Studies (4)

• 'Complacent' companies slammed for poor security policies

  A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.

• Terrorism threat to Net overblown

  Security expert Bruce Schneier says the danger from cyberterrorism is "overblown."

• Teeing off with golf's tech chief

  We catch up with a polyglot IT boss whose work keeping the professional golf tour running in Europe comes to a head at the British Open championship in a few days.

• Skype's VoIP ambitions

  Q&A Niklas Zennstrom may be Sweden's most famous serial entrepreneur.

Reviews (3)

• Xbox hacking not for amateurs

  The first add-ons that purportedly allow the console to play illegally copied game software have gone on sale, but analysts say they're unlikely to inspire a wave of copy infringement.

• N-Gage's code cracked?

  Hackers claim they can play games made for the Nokia deck on other mobile phones.

• The post-Santa guide to life with your gadgets

  Festive gizmo not living up to expectations? Don't panic - follow our tinsel-flavoured troubleshooting checklist.

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