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Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants
Email Security

Shock, horror: Mobility and social networking the new target for cyber miscreants

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012
HACKER'S DELIGHT: HACKS YOU CAN DO IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS
Windows

HACKER'S DELIGHT: HACKS YOU CAN DO IN 5 MINUTES OR LESS

Here are ten (plus a few more) hacks that will get you well on the way to becoming a bona fide hacker in no time.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Google

Attacks on Google linked to schools

The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
On a war drive
Virtual Private Networks

On a war drive

War driving reveals Auckland's exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Tech site hacked twice
Firewalls

Tech site hacked twice

Popular technology news Web site TechCrunch has been hacked, proving that even sites staffed by techies are vulnerable.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2010
DSL lines vulnerable to attack
Breach Prevention

DSL lines vulnerable to attack

For just $1000 a corporate spy can buy equipment to hack into a business's DSL connection and access – even change – highly confidential information.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2009

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