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The latest Sober virus, which was first spotted over the weekend, has generated the vast majority of virus-laden e-mail traffic over the last 24 hours and could cause problems for corporate e-mail gateways, according to anti-virus firms.
Instead of the usual description of Kevin Mitnick, his consulting services and books, the famed hacker's Web site on Sunday displayed a vulgar message.
Adrian Lamo, the so-called homeless hacker who claims responsibility for a series of high-profile electronic intrusions over the last two years, is negotiating with the FBI to surrender over criminal charges.
World-renowned security consultant Kevin Mitnick is expected to visit Australia for the first time in April 2005 after immigration authorities approved a visa allowing him to enter the country.
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