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  • Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy

    Petko Petkov of ethical hacking group GNUCitizen, has developed a proof-of-concept program to steal contacts and incoming e-mails from Google Gmail users.

  • Hacker-proof server: Myth or reality?

    Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

  • Net vigilance

    The days when you might have left your virtual front door unlocked are long gone. More and more organisations are experiencing unauthorised use of computer systems. And, if experts are right, it's only going to get worse! Read ZDNet's comprehensive guide on Net security, and start protecting yourself.

  • Hackers attack White House

    It was revealed last week that the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain were hacked in recent months. Now, a report has surfaced that the White House has suffered multiple attacks in recent months as well.

  • Want cash for PWNing Linux, Leopard or Vista?

    Apple's OS X, Microsoft Windows, and Linux operating systems are to be pitted against each other in an ethical hacking contest in Vancouver next month.

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  • Hacker-proof server: Myth or reality?

    Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

  • College plans virus-writing course

    The University of Calgary is offering a class in which students will write and test their own viruses--a move that has touched off a wave of criticism within the antivirus community.

  • Hackers: Under the hood

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

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