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FUD over ChromeOS's security already?
Blog Even after its general release, it'll remain a minority OS for some considerable time: both Apple's OS X and Linux have yet to make serious incursions into the Microsoft mono-culture despite years of hacking away at Redmond's fortress.
[July 9, 2009, 12:42]
Parliamentary support builds for Nasa hacker
News Despite the diagnosis, the Home Office refused to halt McKinnon's extradition to the US to face charges of hacking 97 US military computers. In my opinion, Mr McKinnon can be prosecuted in the UK since the acts of hacking occurred within our...
[February 25, 2009, 15:38]
DPP McKinnon decision may be delayed
Blog McKinnon has admitted to hacking offences under the Computer Misuse Act, which carry a maximum penalty of five years. In the US he could be charged under anti-terrorism legislation with a maximum penalty of seventy years.
[February 11, 2009, 16:41]
Nasa hacker gains judicial review
Blog McKinnon has never denied hacking the systems, but denies causing damage. He claims to have been searching for evidence of UFOs, and later to have discovered evidence of anti-gravity projects. Self-confessed Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon has won a...
[January 23, 2009, 12:29]
Nasa hacker appeals to Bush for pardon
News McKinnon has admitted hacking US military systems, but denies causing damage. He claims he was initially searching for data about UFOs, and also found evidence of anti-gravity projects. Self-confessed Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon is appealing to...
[January 16, 2009, 12:45]
Deadline set for Nasa-hacker prosecution decision
News The self-confessed hacker, who was also known as 'Solo', is accused by US prosecutors of hacking 97 US army, navy, airforce and Nasa computers, and causing over $700,000 (£430,000) of damage by deleting files.
[January 15, 2009, 15:39]
Nasa hacker: I'll plead guilty in the UK
News The self-confessed hacker, who was also known as 'Solo', is accused by the US government of hacking 97 US military computers and causing over $700,000 (£430,000) of damage by deleting files. He claims he was initially searching for evidence of...
[January 12, 2009, 16:56]
EC gives 'police remote search' answers
Blog Comment So after hacking into the machine of a well known anti-government activist who has given them a hard time, they just happen to 'find' child pornography. On the other hand, surely even a half-way decent lawyer would use such a claim to disqualify...
[December 9, 2008, 8:27]
Guide tells 'grey hats' how to avoid legal pitfalls
News The US-based Electronic Frontier Foundation has published a guide on how IT professionals can avoid falling foul of the law as a result of ethical hacking. In terms of US law, researchers could inadvertently flout include the Computer Fraud and...
[November 25, 2008, 14:13]
MPs call for Nasa hacker to serve UK sentence
News The self-confessed hacker currently faces extradition to the US on charges of hacking 97 US military computers. The US has accused McKinnon of hacking into 97 US military and Nasa computers and causing over $700,000 (£430,000) of damage by deleting...
[November 3, 2008, 12:10]
Nasa hacker loses second Home Office appeal
News The US has accused McKinnon of hacking into 97 US army, navy, air force and Nasa computers, and causing damage costing hundreds of thousands of dollars by deleting files. McKinnon has never denied hacking US military systems, but denies causing...
[October 14, 2008, 12:14]
Nasa hacker has 'shut down', say protesters
News If found guilty of the hacking charges in a US court, McKinnon could face up to 70 years in jail under US anti-terrorism legislation. The US government alleged that McKinnon's hacking activities caused $700,000 (£350,000) worth of damage.
[September 3, 2008, 18:32]
There are simple solutions
Talkback Google hacking is unthinkable, why would you put sensitive data on a publicly accessible network? Trojan horses can be effectively fought off by existing anti-virus software. I don't think a small company specifically needs a budget to specifically...
[January 7, 2008, 22:59]
Yoggie Pico Pro review
Reviews Following the introduction of Yoggie’s first-generation Gatekeeper series, Pico Pro helps to protect you against hacking, virus, malware, worms and other attacks. These include antivirus (Kaspersky), anti-spam (MailShell), anti-phishing (MailShell...
[October 9, 2007, 15:30]
Germany passes 'anti-hacking tools' law
Blog Comment I think this is a great step towards highlighting the global electronic security problems, but as a U.S.citizen it frightens me anytime a government gets involved. I personally hold that it is the role of privateers to make the advancements in...
[May 31, 2007, 18:45]
Germany passes 'anti-hacking tools' law
Blog However, the law, passed on Friday, has drawn criticism for allegedly making illegal the development of dual purpose tools -- programs that can be used for both security research and for hacking. Germany has toughened up its cybercrime laws in an...
[May 29, 2007, 12:14]
Nasa hacker's appeal begins
News McKinnon is accused of illegally hacking into 97 US government computers in 2001 and 2002, causing $700,000 worth of damage. Edmund Lawson, QC, who is defending McKinnon, told a hearing at London's High Court that McKinnon faced up to 60 years...
[February 14, 2007, 10:41]
Security experts criticise government database plans
News According to Zone-h, a website that reports on hacks and hacking, an investigation has been demanded recently into a "digital accident" at the Israeli Interior Ministry where Israeli Vital Population Registry information was leaked and posted on...
[January 19, 2007, 11:28]
Cybercrime laws 'will harm security research'
News This will place serious constraints on the distribution of security tools, as the prosecution must only prove that the distributor believed it was likely that the tool will be used for hacking, even if this was not his intention, said Richard...
[November 17, 2006, 12:47]
City of Edmonton Eliminates Vulnerabilities With Comprehensive Antivirus and Anti-Spam Protection From Trend Micro
White Papers Edmonton secures its operations with comprehensive multi-layer security - including anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-hacking and anti-spyware capabilities - from Trend Micro. Edmonton is Alberta's capital and Canada's fifth largest municipality with...
[August 3, 2006, 0:00]
