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  • US bill will treat all hackers as terrorists

    A major anti-terrorism bill now being considered by the US government has been criticised for disproportionately targeting low-level computer intruders, making small crimes punishable by a penalty of life in prison.

  • 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.

  • Hackers divided over response to terrorism

    Groups of online vandals and hackers are split over how to respond to this week's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, with some Internet vigilantes calling for an assault on perceived terrorist sites and others pleading for calm.

  • Army expects 'suicide hacker' attacks

    Australia is preparing for cyber-terrorism attacks from "suicide hackers", who will aim to bring down critical infrastructure for a "cause" and not worry about facing 30 years in jail for their actions.

  • Trojan defence acquits British teenager

    The UK teenager accused of launching a denial of service attack on a US port was cleared by Southwark Crown Court today.

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  • Hackers: Under the hood

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

  • Mitnick's return: The hacker is back

    Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's best-known hackers, is back--with a book and a business. Now he's advising corporations on how to secure their networks.

  • Who are these virus writers?

    commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

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