On Sunday, well-known Google security researcher Tavis Ormandy released code that teaches hackers how to crash or gain control over Windows. It’s his latest move in a long-running skirmish he’s had with the security folks in Redmond. He thinks they take too long to fix bugs that researchers like him find and submit to them. So, he’s trying to force [...]
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A Google Engineer Is Teaching Hackers How To Break Microsoft’s Software
June 5th, 2013 
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Cracking the Code: National Day of Civic Hacking in Middle Georgia
June 3rd, 2013 National Cyber Security MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Instead of wrecking havoc, local computer techs spent the weekend “hacking” for a cause. Due to the negative connotation now associated with the term “hacking”, local engineers, computer techs and forward thinkers met to change that during National Day of Civic Hacking. “We’re taking that word and we’re going to redefine [...]
Hacking for Change Across the U.S.
June 2nd, 2013 National Cyber Security Twenty-two federal agencies, including the Census Bureau, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, NASA, and the Peace Corps are opening up their data files—at least some of them—to hackers around the United States today as part of the National Day of Civic Hacking. These hackers are the good guys—volunteers around the country who will develop tools and apps [...]
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Code-cracking computer specialists to get hacking
June 1st, 2013 National Cyber Security SHAUN Walker spends his working week as a developer for a health IT company, but this weekend he’s hitting the keyboard for fun. Mr Walker, of Mowbray, is participating in the 2013 GovHack, which brings developers together to build programs, using public government data, that will benefit the community. Participants will spend the weekend in [...]
Hackers unite: Ann Arbor joining dozens of cities in celebrating National Day of Civic Hacking
May 31st, 2013 National Cyber Security Ann Arbor is among dozens of cities across the country gearing up to celebrate the first National Day of Civic Hacking, a call to action for those who proudly call themselves hackers. No, these hackers won’t be trying to circumvent computer security systems to unleash catastrophe or crash financial markets. Rather, using publicly available data sets, they’ll [...]
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Pakistani Government under cyber attack from hacker ‘Godzilla’
March 22nd, 2013 National Cyber Security It is third day since the Indian hacker “Godzilla” took control of the Proxy used by Pakistan Government websites, Pakistan temporarily lost access to their proxy network. Today, the hacker claimed to have got access of the back up server and found the back up server is also saved in the same network. He also [...]
Here are eight cyber crooks who got less prison time than Andrew Auernheimer
March 19th, 2013 The security researcher and self-proclaimed internet troll earned 41 months behind bars Monday for his role in using a script to retrieve data on roughly 120,000 Apple iPad users from a public web server. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://www.computersecurityguru.com, http://www.hackerforhireusa.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.net
DoD creating cyber “offensive” teams to strike back against foreign attackers
March 16th, 2013 Cyber Command Chief Gen. Keith Alexander is now assembling 13 teams of IT experts for this purpose. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News High Tech Crime Solutions http://stolencomputeralert.com, http://hiphopsecurity.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.net, http://ParentSecurityOnline.com
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March 16th, 2013 According to a court document, Auernheimer and his legal team believe he should serve months of probation rather than years behind bars. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News High Tech Crime Solutions
Apple updates Mountain Lion OS, includes Java Web Start fix
March 16th, 2013 The security update patched 21 vulnerabilities and a Java Web Start bug that could allow apps to be launched automatically. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News High Tech Crime Solutions
Head of cyber security at DHS resigns
March 15th, 2013 The deputy undersecretary for cyber security at DHS, Michael Weatherford, has resigned to take a position as principal at global security advisory firm, The Chertoff Group. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://TheCyberWars.com, http://HackerForHireinternational.com, AmIHackerProof.com, http://ParentSecurityOnline.com
Popular ad blocking app deleted from Google Play
March 15th, 2013 Known for creating an undeterred web surfing experience and bolstering privacy, Google has decided to remove AdBlock Plus from its Android market place. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News Hi Tech Crime Solutions
Legal fight between Cisco and Swiss firm continues with latest data theft accusations
March 15th, 2013 Swiss firm Multiven has accused Cisco of using “scraping” software to steal thousands of its files. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://www.computersecurityguru.com, http://www.hackerforhireusa.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.net
Faux pope dupes thousands of followers on Twitter
March 15th, 2013 A fake Twitter account posing as newly elected Pope Jorge Bergoglio deceived more than 100,000 followers, posting strange messages. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News Hi Tech Crime Solutions http://www.GregoryDEvans.com, http://computer-security-expert.com, http://www.hackerforhireusa.com, http://www.Locatepc.net
Cyber criminals offer black market peers bug discovery service
March 15th, 2013 The new offering shows that, as cyber criminals become more sophisticated, they’ll need more options to secure their infrastructure. View full post on Latest articles from SC Magazine News High Tech Crime Solutions http://ParentSecurityOnline.com, http://www.GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.hackerforhireusa.com, http://stolencomputeralert.com
