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Megaupload arrests and shutdown spark hack attacks

US authorities have shut down the file-sharing site Megaupload and arrested its proprietors, in a huge crackdown that has prompted possible attacks by Anonymous hackers Read more

20 January, 2012 by David Meyer

Report finds 'dumbing down' of hack attacks

A report by Verizon has found that data-breach incidents reached an all-time high in 2010, while hackers appeared to be hitting lower-value targets, and stealing less data Read more

19 April, 2011 by Darren Pauli

Hackers hit Sony, Nintendo and FBI-related sites

A spate of separate hack attacks on Friday targeted websites belonging to Sony and an FBI affiliate... Read more

6 June, 2011 by Elinor Mills

AntiSec defaces Panda Security site after LulzSec arrests

...of Panda Security, following the arrest of five people in connection with hack attacks. Image credit: Steven Musil/CNET News Members of AntiSec hacked the... Read more

7 March, 2012 by Steven Musil

FBI arrests 16 people over Anonymous campaign

...areas.A further two people were arrested in connection with two separate hack attacks.The arrests of the defendants, who range in age from 20... Read more

20 July, 2011 by Elinor Mills

Meet the hackers

Who are the people for whom hacking is more than a hobby? We meet five of the world's most experienced hackers and find out what motivates them Read more

12 May, 2004 by Patrick Gray

Hack attacks on banks increase

Hack attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with over a third of banks and... Read more

12 May, 2003 by Andy McCue

The Day Ahead: Hack attacks become branding for Net firms

...Of course, there are other companies that will benefit directly from the hack attacks. "The attacks are driving home the importance of security," said Lawrence... Read more

10 February, 2000 by Larry Dignan

Chinese schools deny links to Google hack attacks

Following a New York Times report that linked two Chinese schools to hack attacks on Google and other Silicon Valley companies, both schools are denying... Read more

22 February, 2010 by Leslie Katz

Hack attacks wash out confidence in Net

...research suggests that waves of consumer fear triggered by last week's hack attacks will prove more damaging than the attacks themselves. Consider results of... Read more

21 February, 2000 by Annette Hamilton

Security experts lift lid on Chinese hack attacks

Hackers working for the Chinese government were responsible for the theft of US military secrets, claim security experts Read more

23 November, 2005 by Tom Espiner

Government hack attacks dropping

Many departments claim not to have been the victim of any cyberattacks for several years, and the MoD admits that most incidents are coming from within Read more

12 July, 2005 by Steve Ranger

Web bookmakers tool up against blackmail hack attacks

Internet gambling site Betfair has warned that blackmail threats from hackers are a serious problem. It's attempting to protect itself from threats of DDoS attacks Read more

23 February, 2004 by Graeme Wearden

Preventing hack attacks: The must-reads

Keeping your network secure is an essential part of any IT manager's job - and knowledge is power Read more

22 January, 2004 by Toni Bowers

Hack attacks: Develop your attack response strategy

Your response to a hack attack is vital - what you do in the minutes and hours afterwards will ensure (or otherwise) the security of your network. This download will help you have a structured response ready just in case Read more

14 July, 2003 by Beth Blakely

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