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• Chinese hackers back off from CNN attack

  Late last week, leaders of a group of Chinese hackers called off a planned denial of service attack on CNN.com, after it was reported on the same day that the attack would occur over the weekend, in protest at "anti-Chinese" media across the Western world.

• US prosecutors reverse stance on cybercrime conviction

  US federal prosecutors have asked a court to overturn the conviction of a man who notified his former employer's customers of a security flaw.

• '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.

• Keeping hackers from the 'dark side'

  FBI security consultant Laura Chappell talks to ZDNet Australia about cyber threats for 2002, how script kiddies and junior hackers can bring down your network, why there is safety in grey hair, and how to train hackers without losing them to the 'dark side'.

• UNIX tools track down hackers

  Catching malicious hackers isn't impossible. With the right tools, you can gather important information to help stop hack attacks. How can you use common UNIX tools to hunt down network attackers?

Features and Case Studies (24)

• Is the world ready to fight cybercrime?

  Cybercrime poses a growing threat to companies and governments around the world, yet experts are concerned law makers and judicial systems are still not equipped to provide an adequate response.

• Crisis strikes: What do you do next?

  The corporate Web site is gone and a hacker has made off with the database. The company's reputation is at stake. What crisis management tactics should be employed?

• Finding a replacement for passwords

  Verification gadgets range from tokens to mobile-phone-based systems, but cost keeps them from catching on.

• The weakest security link? It's you

  Despite their role as the last gatekeeper of IT security, many employees lack training and understanding. Additional reading: Shed light on shadow IT groups

• '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.

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