Hack articles

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  Nationwide Insurance uses lawyers to protect details of October security breach

  By Jacob Kastrenakes on April 1, 2013 01:46 pm + 6 comments

  Nationwide Insurance wants to keep possible weaknesses in its digital infrastructure under wraps as Continue reading…

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  The 'Prince of Spam' linked to the biggest DDoS attack in history

  By Sam Byford on March 30, 2013 10:22 pm + 10 comments

  The exact identity of the attackers behind last week's record-breaking DDoS attack on European Continue reading…

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  US Congress restricts government purchase of Chinese computer equipment, citing cyber-espionage concerns

  By Dante D'Orazio on March 27, 2013 06:17 pm + 19 comments

  The latest US appropriations bill, signed into law just this week, includes a provision that is Continue reading…

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  Apple confirms password vulnerability, says it's 'working on a fix'

  By Chris Welch on March 22, 2013 06:18 pm + 25 comments

  Apple has acknowledged the Apple ID reset exploit we reported on earlier today and is currently Continue reading…

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  Major security hole allows Apple passwords to be reset with only email address, date of birth (update)

  By Chris Welch on March 22, 2013 02:42 pm + 260 comments

  Apple yesterday rolled out two-step verification, a security measure that promises to further shield Continue reading…

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  South Korean banks and TV networks paralyzed by massive malware attack

  By Sam Byford on March 20, 2013 03:56 am + 29 comments

  Three TV broadcasters and two banks in South Korea have reported serious network outages to police Continue reading…

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  Microsoft confirms 'high-profile' employee Xbox Live accounts hacked

  By Dieter Bohn on March 19, 2013 10:41 pm + 32 comments

  As more of the story about the simultaneous cyber attack and real-world "Swatting" carried out Continue reading…

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  20-year old hacker linked with attacks on security blogger, Wired writer, and Ars Technica

  By Matt Brian on March 19, 2013 05:41 am + 15 comments

  After being the target of simultaneous cyber attacks and a visit to his house from armed police, Continue reading…

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  Andrew 'weev' Auernheimer sentenced to 41 months for exploiting AT&T iPad security flaw

  By Matt Brian on March 18, 2013 11:57 am + 279 comments

  Security researcher Andrew 'weev' Auernheimer was today sentenced to 41 months in prison and Continue reading…

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  Two men accused of stealing $40,000 in Subway gift cards by selling hacked checkout systems

  By Adi Robertson on March 17, 2013 12:24 pm + 54 comments

  Two California men have been charged with conspiracy and wire fraud in an elaborate hacking scheme Continue reading…