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• Hackers look to hide communications

  Hackers intent on anonymously sending data across the Internet have a new tool.

• Google a favourite among hackers too

  The world's favourite search engine is one of the handiest tools for hackers, said a security expert on Thursday.

• Hackers plan global game of 'capture the flag'

  If everything goes as planned, for 72 hours next February hackers from all over the United States will hit targets across the Internet in the largest mass attack to date.

• Security expert proposes hackers' union

  A proposal to create an association to represent the interests of hackers and vulnerability researchers is gaining support, a security expert said Wednesday.

• E-voting critic calls on hackers to expose flaws

  Electronic voting systems have major security problems and hackers should make it their mission to find the flaws, an e-voting critic told security researchers on Thursday.

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• UPDATE: New worm poised to unleash hell on MS

  A worm that takes advantage of what some security experts describe as the most widespread Windows flaw ever has started spreading, while new analysis has uncovered a time bomb in the worm's code poised to unleash a furious denial of service attack at Microsoft itself.

• You've been hacked: How to prevent future attacks

  You've discovered that your system has been compromised, and you've taken the initial steps to recover. Now it's time to defend yourself.

• Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

  Microsoft has been waiting for security researchers to say that its Windows operating system has a lower total cost of ownership. One finally has, but that's not good news.

• Oracle plans to patch pack of flaws

  Database software maker Oracle promised on Tuesday in the US to quickly make patches available for the more than 30 flaws found by a British security researcher.

• Windows flaw opens PCs to attack

  A vulnerability in all versions of Windows could allow attackers to use a malicious Web site or HTML e-mail message to trap victims and take control of their PCs, warned Microsoft.

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• Windows Server 2003 gets first patch

  Less than two months after launching its Windows Server 2003 operating system, Microsoft has released a security patch to fix a vulnerability that could let malicious sites run damaging code on the server.

• Microsoft moves beyond patches

  Conceding that its strategy of patching Windows holes as they emerge has not worked, Microsoft plans next week to outline a new security effort focused on what the company calls "securing the perimeter," a company executive said.

• Is IE emptying your bank account?

  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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