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Hacking stories - Page 7

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'Hacker resistant' password authentication

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.
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Sony hacked again; more user details compromised

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Sony suffers another major data breach as hacker group Lulzsec leaks personal details of over 1 million users.
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Ex-hacker hired to protect the internet

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.
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Play.com admits security breach

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
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Lush NZ website hacked - card details leaked

Tue, 15th Feb 2011
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Cosmetics retailer Lush has taken its Australian and New Zealand websites offline after another hack, urging customers to cancel their cards immediately.
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Social Networking and Privacy

Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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Your digital identity is at risk every time you go online. From social networks to casual web browsing, ensure your privacy with these tips.
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a HacK tHat was more tHan a HiccUP

Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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The recent hacking of the Domainz registry may have looked like a storm in a teacup, but the  implications for the security of Web sites are much larger.