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  • Chinese hackers declare war over

    Honkers, a group of Chinese hackers, has called a truce to the US-China 'cyberwar' after boasting they'd defaced 1,000 Web sites.

  • Is China ground zero for hackers?

    First there was the Code Red worm, then the aptly-named 'Offensive' Trojan horse was traced to the same China province. Coincidence? Robert Vamosi says maybe, but hacks have become an effective weapon for hostile groups.

  • First strike: Chinese hackers hit US sites

    Chinese crackers have apparently got an early start on what the US government and security companies are predicting will be a wave of attacks against Amercian Web sites this week.

  • The hacktivism myth

    Hacktivism is a bastardisation of the words hack and activism. In truth, it's neither. Rather, it has become a cheapjack pseudo-politically hip moniker for the activities of apolitical teenage miscreants devoid of talent, creativity and passion.

  • Net vigilance

    The days when you might have left your virtual front door unlocked are long gone. More and more organisations are experiencing unauthorised use of computer systems. And, if experts are right, it's only going to get worse! Read ZDNet's comprehensive guide on Net security, and start protecting yourself.

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  • Who are these virus writers?

    commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

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