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• 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.

• Computer investigations not just about hacking: Investigator

  Working at Australia's High Tech Crime Centre (HTTC) allows IT security professionals to pit themselves against hard core criminals, not just naughty nerds, according to Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigator Nicholas Klein.

• Security: The neverending story

  It's been said time and again, that if you're doing business online, then you're competing internationally - in effect, you have become a global company. You've also become a global target.

• Security: The neverending story

• NSA plays 'war games' to teach network security

  The National Security Agency may be known for its stealthy eavesdropping techniques, but it's going public with advice for how to train a new generation to defend against computer threats.

• Security scans earning e-business confidence

  The online marketplace will only reach its full potential once the security of e-business transactions cease to be a high-profile customer concern. How can e-tailers ease their customer's minds?

• Security: The neverending story

  It's been said time and again, that if you're doing business online, then you're competing internationally - in effect, you have become a global company.You've also become a global target

• Shades of Grey - hacking on the edge of the law

  Why is it that "Gray hat" hackers, neither corporate pros nor havoc wreakers, are increasingly falling on the wrong side of the law?

• Lindows-Microsoft suit hits another delay

  The U.S. District Court of Seattle has again pushed back its starting date for jury trial proceedings in the ongoing trademark suit between software makers Microsoft and Lindows.com.

• Security Visionary: 'Clipper chick' chats about encryption

  Despite her unpopular stance on encryption, Dorothy Denning's dedication to security has earned her respect. What does she think is in store for security?

• Hacker zine due in court

  Forget Microsoft vs. the DOJ, the cybertrial of the century pits the "Hacker Quarterly" against nine major Hollywood studios. Can 2600 'zine fend off charges of piracy and defend the ability to link.

• CeBIT roundup: From wearable PCs to pens

  HANNOVER, Germany -- Another CeBIT Fair drew to a close Wednesday, leaving in its wake hundreds of thousands of weary travelers who drove, trained or flew into this rainy northern German town to see the latest wares computer and software developers had to show.

• Why telecoms back the pirate cause

  Telecommunications lobbyists are lining up to oppose Hollywood's demands for new copyright laws. Verizon lawyer Sarah Deutsch explains what's behind this confrontation.

• Mac OS X upgrade nearly ripe

  Apple Computer is putting the finishing touches on what could be the most important upgrade this year to its new operating system.

• Back Orifice 2.0 going legit?

  LAS VEGAS -- "I think you can guarantee that there will be a 'Back Orifice for Dummies' book." That's what Cult of the Dead Cow (CDC) member Tweety Fish hopes will be one outcome of Saturday's blockbuster debut of the new, open-source version of Back Orifice at the DEF CON hacking conference on Saturday.

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