Ashley Madison users’ details exposed
DIVORCE lawyers are prepping for a busy day. Hackers have posted the details of every Ashley Madison user online including its Australian members.
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How Dallas Buyers Club ruling affects you
LAST week, Dallas Buyers Club copped a big blow in court. This is what the decision means, and how it will affect pirates.
Man who’s paid to stalk people
KEN spends his days stalking ‘targets’ online, and the authorities pay him to do it. That’s because his skills are unparalleled.
‘Your smartphone is an open book’
A MAJOR security hole in mobile phones has been uncovered, and it’s being called the biggest breach of privacy ever.
Everything you need to know about tech in 2015
IT’S been a huge year so far for technology, and that can get confusing. Here’s all the things that you need to worry about in technology in 2015.
Big win for illegal downloaders
A FEDERAL court ruling has almost certainly quashed Dallas Buyers Club’s efforts to obtain Aussie pirates’ details.
‘How I ripped off the world’s biggest companies’
HE WAS able to quit school, travel the globe and earn hundreds of thousands of dollars from swindling some of the world’s largest tech companies. This is his story.
Terror hit list needs to be ‘taken seriously’
TERRORISM expert says Islamic State hit list needs to be taken seriously because previous threats have been made against random members of the public.
The list nobody wants to be on
IS HAS released the email addresses, phone numbers and passwords of Australians, with orders to kill on sight.
Hackers make $100m by stealing press releases
THIS is the international scam that landed hackers and traders $US100 million in illicit profits. Now it’s been cracked wide open.
Revenge porn king speaks from behind bars
HE MADE tens of thousands from publishing explicit photos of women online without their permission. And Kevin Bollaert admits all he cared about was money.
First pirate sites to be blocked
BRACE yourself, because it’s finally happening. Australia’s website blocking laws are officially live, and some sites are already in the firing line.
Why you’re not safe from hackers
A HACKING conference in Vegas has shown cybercriminals has highlighted how the ‘internet of things’ is making you a target.
The virus that holds data to ransom
A SOUTH Australian student lost six months of their work from a computer virus sweeping the state that cripples machines.
Telstra scam affecting thousands
THE messages look authentic, telling customers they are eligible for a refund. Here’s what to look for to avoid falling for the scam.
The battle to beat revenge porn
ONE of world’s biggest tech players has joined the fight against revenge porn, helping victims remove links to their explicit images.
How to kill piracy once and for all
WE’VE been threatened with huge fines, censored sites and even having the net shut off. But new research shows that won’t work. This is how to really stop piracy.
Hacker caught rigging lottery
AN American man could be facing a long stint inside prison after hacking the lottery computer system so he could win the $AU19 million jackpot.
Hackers threaten cheating website
THE AshleyMadison website that allows married users to find a partner to cheat with, has been reportedly hacked — and it could affect its Aussie users.
Fitness sisters in hacking nightmare
A LEADING Aussie fitness duo are devastated after their Instagram account was hacked and their half a million followers ‘stolen’.
Beauty queen taking on IS
SHE’S a former Miss Jordan and runner-up at the 2011 Miss Arab. But in her new role she’s trying to bring down the terrorist organisation.
This nerd ruled organised crime
HE made a simple website that earned him millions of dollars. This is how Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht created a drug empire.
What our agencies paid to spy on us
AUSTRALIAN law enforcement agencies paid big bucks for invasive, Big Brother-style smartphone spy software that can eavesdrop on conversations.
Update your Flash Player immediately
IF you have been putting off updating to the latest version of Adobe Flash, now might be a good time. According to the software company, you will be at risk if you don’t.
Aussie internet’s darkest week
THREATENING letters, websites shut down and your private details exposed. Australia’s piracy crackdown has begun. Are you in trouble?
‘Await your annihilation’: Scary new weapon
THE battle lines are invisible and the enemy can never be seen. The true danger of modern warfare could already be knocking at your front door.
Be worried if you receive this in the mail
THINGS are about to go from bad to worse for illegal downloaders, as a threatening letter that will be sent to pirates of Dallas Buyers Club surfaces online.
End of the sneaky download is here
THE government has today passed a new law that will make illegally downloading movies and TV shows, such as Game of Thrones, much more difficult.
WikiLeaks lifts lid on Saudis
AN UNPRECEDENTED leak of diplomatic documents from Saudi Arabia has lifted the lid on the dirty politics of the secretive kingdom.
Inside Hackerville: World’s biggest cyber crime hub
IN A Romanian city of 120,000, some of the world’s biggest cyber criminals are stealing nearly $1 billion year. Welcome to Hackerville.
More horrible news for downloaders
MOVE over Dallas Buyers Club, there is a new piracy scandal sweeping the world. This time, Friends fans are in the crosshairs.
Mayweather v Pacquiao piracy fight continues
REMEMBER the secret police trying to crack down on venues pirating the Mayweather v Pacquiao superfight? Well, it appears they had some luck.
Aussie upstart’s plan to dethrone Netflix
HE’S amassed a staggering fortune. And this week he launches a brave new venture that might just beat Netflix at its own game.
3D-printed robot cracks combination locks
THINK your combination locks are safe? Think again, this 3D-printed robot can crack combination locks in just 30 seconds.
ASIO tried to hack your Android
A NEW Snowden report has revealed international spy agencies, including those from Australia were involved in the attempted hacking of phones in 2012.
Hackers gain access to police account
HACKERS had “complete access” to the network of a Telstra company storing information for the Australian Federal Police and other agencies.
Dallas Buyers Club faces monster suit
THE film studio seeking to sue more than 4000 Australians is now facing its own monster lawsuit, as the makers of Godzilla take the company to court.
Mum brings down nude pic king
WHEN nude pics of Charlotte Laws’ daughter appeared online without her consent, there was no way she was going to let the guy who stole them get away with it.
Hacker claims he took control of plane
AN AMERICAN researcher has claimed he altered the course of an aeroplane after hacking its in-flight entertainment system.
When social media privacy isn’t a good thing
AMID concerns over the privacy and security of social media accounts, the world’s top law-enforcement officers are on the Gold Coast devising new ways of hacking them.
The mind of the FBI’s most wanted hacker
ONCE the FBI’s most wanted hacker, Kevin Mitnick now safeguards companies against cyber attacks. He spoke to news.com.au about his new life.
Piracy plagues Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
MAYWEATHER might have won the fight, but the internet was the real winner, with thousands of people managing to stream the bout illegally.
Mayweather and Pacquiao fight pirates
IF you had plans to illegally stream the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, we have some bad news.
Russians hack Obama’s email
RUSSIAN hackers have breached into White House computers and read emails to and from US President Obama.
Aussies still pirating Game of Thrones
DESPITE Game of Thrones airing here at the same time as the US and being more affordable than ever, Australians are still the show’s biggest pirates.
‘Despicable act’ another blow for Sony
JUST as Sony Pictures Entertainment thought they had recovered from the highly publicised hacking scandal, Julian Assange entered the picture.
Illegal downloaders: Name your price
HOW much would you pay to stay out of court for illegally downloading the movie Dallas Buyers’s Club?
Islamic State’s favourite websites
HACKERS targeting Islamic State have uncovered the websites used by the death cult to push their propaganda and recruit new members.
Pirates stream GoT on Periscope
GAME of Thrones fans have live-streamed leaked episodes on video app Periscope, prompting Twitter to warn users they could be suspended.
The darknet: Secret cause of identity theft?
MORE than 772,000 Australians have fallen victim to identity theft in the past 12 months, and these darknet websites may be to blame.
The Interview is still causing a stir
SETH Rogen’s film the Interview continues to cause controversy with an activist in trouble for trying to smuggle copies into North Korea.
Australia, you have a problem
AUSTRALIA is one of the biggest nations of movie pirates in the world, but analysts say the film industry is its own worst enemy.
Your porn habits may not be secret
IF YOU thought last year’s hacked celebrity nude photo scandal was bad, imagine what it would be like if the whole world knew your online porn viewing habits.
No movie red carpet where you’re the villain
THE personal details of Australian online file-sharers can now be obtained by Hollywood studios, exposing mums and dads to possible penalties in the thousands of dollars.
Downloaders are running scared
AUSTRALIANS have long been among the world’s worst internet pirates. But a landmark court case this week has changed many people’s attitudes.
Are you in for a whopping fine?
A LANDMARK Australian court case has put everyday customers in the sights of the major Hollywood studios. Are you in trouble?
Are you in trouble over piracy?
ARE you one of the thousands of Australians who downloaded Dallas Buyers Club? If so, there’s a few things you should know.
‘Face it, we’ve all been hacked’
WORRIED about your details being stolen? The conman who made a career out of identity theft and had a blockbuster movie made about it says it’s probably already happened.
The sinister side of nanny cams
A YOUNG family is in shock after discovering the creepy things a hacker did by gaining access to their nanny cam.
Account details stolen, sold on deep web
WATCH out — an online hacker is selling access to thousands of accounts from companies such as Amazon, Vodafone UK, Uber and Netflix on the dark web.
‘They will start breaking toes’
USERS of an online drug marketplace are calling for blood after the site’s owners made off with millions of dollars in Bitcoins.
Torrent sites to be blocked
NEW piracy laws are set to be put to parliament to block torrent sites in Australia. But when you look overseas, you see why the plan won’t work.
Netflix engineers’ incredible hack
A NUMBER of engineers from Netflix have shown you don’t need the latest technology to use the streaming service. Check out how they ran it on the original Nintendo.
New Game of Thrones to be timed with US
IN a bid to dodge online piracy, HBO has made an announcement that is sure to bring a smile to fans of Game of Thrones.
‘Freak’ encryption bug could put millions at risk
WATCH out. Software giant Microsoft has issued a security warning claiming million of people may be at risk of losing data.
How piracy could land you in court
EVER downloaded Game of Thrones for free? Get ready for a “truly scary” crackdown that could see everyday internet users facing massive fines, legal threats and skyrocketing bills.
What if online piracy decided Oscars?
BIRDMAN may have walked away with the honor of Best Picture at the Oscars, but who would have won if the awards were determined by online piracy rates?
Spy agencies could be tapping your phone
EDWARD Snowden claims spy agencies stole keys to our mobile phones – which means they might be able to tap into your calls, texts and Facebook posts without you knowing.
Piracy battle: ‘It’s about the vibe’
IT’S one of the most important cases for the future of online downloading and Australian piracy laws, and one judge reckons it’s a bit like The Castle.
Netflix’s big mistake… or was it?
IT’S the most hotly-anticipated show of 2015, so how did it end up online two weeks before its release date. Was it an epic stuff-up or a House of Cards-style plot?
Aussie pirates lose last excuse
WITH TV shows now available cheaply, easily and straight after they air in the US, there is no excuse left for pirates.
Sony exec quits after email hack
SONY Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal, whose embarrassing emails on Hollywood stars were leaked in a hack attack, is stepping down.
Silk Road internet drug lord jailed
THE mastermind behind the underground ‘Silk Road’ website which enabled drug-dealers around the world to reach new customers — Ross Ulbricht — has been jailed.
‘Hot girls’ stole Syrian military data
PRO-Assad hackers have used “hot girls” to chat up Syrian rebels on Skype and Facebook to steal their battle plans.
Meet the group trying to ruin the internet
THEY have hacked Sony, Microsoft, Taylor Swift and even North Korea. These are the people who want to ruin the internet for everyone ‘because they can’.
Swifty’s swift response to hackers
HASN’T poor Taylor Swift been through enough? First she was disqualified from Triple J’s Hottest 100 and now she’s had her social media accounts hacked.
‘Lizard Squad’ hacks Malaysia Airlines
A HACKER group aligned with IS has taken over the Malaysia Airlines website and left a message on its homepage.
What World War 3 will look like
A MASSIVE cache of leaked documents has revealed what the next major war will look like – and the big role Australia will play in it.
NSA hacked Nth Korea’s computers
AMERICA’S spy agency secretly penetrated North Korea’s computer systems four years ago, before Pyongyang was blamed for the Sony hacking scandal.
Spies ‘stole’ our fighter jet designs
CYBER spies in China stole “huge volumes” of sensitive military information from the US, including key designs for Australia’s new F-35 warplanes.
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