Microsoft may backtrack on a pledge not to use its online gaming service to crack down on "mod chips"--chips that modify the Xbox console so it can run copied game discs and unlicensed software.
Eleven people have been charged with hacking major US retailers, including TJX, and compromising the credit- and debit-card details of over 40 million people.
Hackers have hit back against major security patches issued by the likes of Microsoft, with a marked rise in self-installing robot programs that allow an unauthorised user to control a computer remotely.
A new service from McAfee will soon let you discover whether anyone is hacking into your system, and if so, let you submit that information to the malicious user's ISP or local law enforcement officials.
One of Australia's largest private credit unions is shopping around for 'rent-a-hackers' to test the security of its Web site, after the company hosting its online service refused to conduct the testing on its behalf, ZDNet Australia has learnt.
This week the Australian online banking system was tested by an agent of KAOS Kevin Rudd and his $10 billion dollar fiscal package that, as Agent 86 would say, "missed it by that much" on knocking out the banking system.
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When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?
Hackers have hit back against major security patches issued by the likes of Microsoft, with a marked rise in self-installing robot programs that allow an unauthorised user to control a computer remotely.
He's probably the most infamous hacker of all time. Which is why we should listen when Kevin Mitnick says that traditional network security tools aren't enough to keep our information safe.
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Industry watchdog groups are warning that denial of service attacks are becoming more destructive each year. Learn about some new tools you can add to your arsenal of DoS defenses to help safeguard your enterprise.
How can you interest young people in the noble professions of programming and computer security while discouraging the glamorous world of illegal hacking? It's not easy.
Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.
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Properly securing a wireless access point means closing it off the network - but this is often easier said than done.
ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.
After years of being lauded in the Macintosh universe, Intego's NetBarrier is now available for the Windows crowd. But how does it stand up to competitors such as Norton and ZoneAlarm?
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