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A 17 year old Queensland youth was arrested last week on charges relating to a security breach at a "prominent" internet service provider (ISP). ZDNet Australia spoke to the director of the recently established Australian High Tech Crime Centre (AHTCC), federal agent Alastair MacGibbon, about the arrest, and found out why letting the world know you've been hacked isn't the end of the world.
What types of cybercrime occur in Australia and what are the authorities doing to combat the problem? To what extent is this new form of crime impacting on our lives and our livelihood? How exposed is your business to the threat of cybercrime and what can you do minimise the risks? Learn more in the first part or our Cybercrime Down Under special report.
From mysterious men on rooftops with telephoto lenses, to attendees trying to use -household appliances to launch non-conventional buffer overflow attacks", the inaugural Ruxcon IT security conference in Sydney had it all.
UK resident Gary McKinnon has lost his legal challenge against extradition to the US to face charges of hacking NASA and military installations.
Who exactly is new Westpac IT executive Sarv Girn, who has newly been poached from Commonwealth Bank of Australia? Is he just a point man for the IT integration of St George, or is he "McKinnon's magician", the boy genius who will lead the bank to its IT nirvana?
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?
Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.
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.
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.
Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.
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