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  • Hacker Mitnick's Internet homecoming

    Notorious computer hacker Kevin Mitnick went online Tuesday for the first time in nearly a decade.

  • Hackers could soon face a life sentence

    A bill has been overwhelmingly approved in the US that would allow for life prison sentences for malicious computer hackers.

  • Record execs risk arrest for MP3 hacks

    Will US music and movie executives risk jail time if they start hacking into file-swapping systems, as a proposed bill would allow? Maybe if they travel to Australia.

  • Open-source guru backs off DVD hack

    Like other researchers who've backed down for fears of Hollywood reprisals, open-source guru Bruce Perens said he would not include details about how to circumvent DVD player controls in an open source presentation.

  • Sneak Preview: Kevin Mitnick's Australian address

    Legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick talks about his travel hopes for Australia, his upcoming novel, and his first Australian security conference address to be delivered by teleconference this month.

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  • 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.

  • Hackers: Under the hood

    Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

  • An eye for an aye

    Australia is keeping pace with other governments in biometric usage but are we operating in a policy vacuum with technology that is far from perfect?

  • Key security issues: the human side

    Though technology is great, we have to make sure we have the human side of security covered if we want to get some sleep at night.

  • Spyware Pt 3: Is it illegal or just sleazy?

    If you are even thinking of using spyware against someone, especially your employees, talk to your attorney first to avoid trouble later. And think about whether becoming a spying sleazoid is really worth it.

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