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Philippine government seeks a few good hackers

Philippine government seeks a few good hackers

Web-based election system to undergo 'penetration testing'.
Iain Thomson Apr 23 2007 2:05PM Security
Hackers turn to PowerPoint for virus infection

Hackers turn to PowerPoint for virus infection

Slack patching leaves application open.
Iain Thomson Apr 19 2007 1:00PM Security
Hackers, laptop thieves compromise personal information of 17,500 in US state

Hackers, laptop thieves compromise personal information of 17,500 in US state

Two separate incidents — both resulting in data breaches — have left the personal information of 17,500 Ohio State University students, faculty members and staff compromised.
Frank Washkuch Apr 19 2007 9:47AM Security
Hackers spread worm via Skype IM

Hackers spread worm via Skype IM

A worm posing as a link to glamour model images has been spread via the Skype IM chat system, it was reported today.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 17 2007 6:39AM Security
Hackers access personal data of 46,000 University of California affiliates

Hackers access personal data of 46,000 University of California affiliates

Hackers have compromised a server to access the personal information of some 46,000 students, faculty and staff at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dan Kaplan Apr 10 2007 10:33AM Security
eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

Attacks exploiting a critical unpatched Windows vulnerability were today linked to Chinese hackers and the February cross-site scripting attack on the website of Dolphins Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLI.
Frank Washkuch Apr 2 2007 1:43AM Security
Hackers bank on Trojans to steal financial data

Hackers bank on Trojans to steal financial data

Banker Trojans a fast-growing threat.
Robert Jaques Mar 30 2007 12:01PM Security
Hackers launch porn Spam attack

Hackers launch porn Spam attack

Hackers are targeting websites and blogs by exploiting the trackback feature to launch spam attacks, experts have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Mar 20 2007 3:16PM Security
Protecting your computer from scammers

Protecting your computer from scammers

The Government's latest initiative against scammers gets a round of applause from Senator Helen Coonan.
Staff Writers Mar 20 2007 12:29PM Security
Hackers threaten month of MySpace vulnerabilities

Hackers threaten month of MySpace vulnerabilities

Two hackers are planning to fill April's calendar with a month's worth of MySpace vulnerabilities - if the project isn't an April Fools' Day prank.
Frank Washkuch Mar 20 2007 1:40AM Security
Chinese hackers wake up to malware riches

Chinese hackers wake up to malware riches

Chinese hackers evolve from copycats into malware authors.
Tom Sanders Mar 16 2007 1:21PM Security
Icann shield beats DNS hackers

Icann shield beats DNS hackers

February attack beaten by Anycast system installed in 2002.
Clement James Mar 13 2007 12:24PM Security
Hackers crack Xbox 360 security

Hackers crack Xbox 360 security

Security hole left open for three months.
Tom Sanders Mar 5 2007 8:12AM Security
Hackers criticised for exposing child abusers

Hackers criticised for exposing child abusers

Poll suggests hacking abuser's computer was not ethical.
Iain Thomson Mar 1 2007 8:15AM Security
Report: Chinese hackers waging cyberwar on US

Report: Chinese hackers waging cyberwar on US

Chinese hackers are waging war against the United States through the cyber realm, a senior defense official said last week.
Ericka Chickowski Feb 22 2007 2:12PM Security
Spyware-aided hackers in US$300 000 online bank robbery in Turkey

Spyware-aided hackers in US$300 000 online bank robbery in Turkey

Turkish police have arrested 17 people who allegedly hacked into internet banking accounts and stole US$300,000.
Fiona Raisbeck Feb 16 2007 3:34PM Security
Hackers roll out Valentine's Day rootkit

Hackers roll out Valentine's Day rootkit

Nurech.B spreads through e-card spoofs.
Robert Jaques Feb 16 2007 10:25AM Security
UK smoking ban opens doors for hackers

UK smoking ban opens doors for hackers

No smoke without fire.
Robert Jaques Feb 15 2007 9:50AM Security
Web app exploits biggest hacking target in 2007

Web app exploits biggest hacking target in 2007

Remotely exploitable vulnerabilities will be the most widespread global threat vector this year due to the lack of effective security, according to an expert at global security vendor, Secure Computing.
Negar Salek Feb 8 2007 1:37PM Security
PCs targeted by hackers every 39 seconds

PCs targeted by hackers every 39 seconds

Most attacks based on automated scripts.
Robert Jaques Feb 7 2007 10:09AM Security

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