‘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.
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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.
Twitter hackers declare World War III
HACKERS have used the accounts of high-profile media organisations to announce the start of World War III, in a fresh Twitter breach.
Cyber attacks: Who’s a likely target?
INTERNET attacks from cyber militia and hacktivists will continue to rise this year, experts warn, and they’ve identified who is most at risk.
Netflix cracks down on Aussie users
AHEAD of its Australian launch, Netflix appears to be blocking those who access the service illegitimately.
Your ‘smart’ thing has been hacked
THIS time last year people were declaring 2014 the year of the Internet of Things. Well, it turns out it was actually the Year of the Hack.
Hackers hold Qld firms to ransom
FIRST you find your business computer has been hijacked by a virus. Then it gets worse, as hackers on the other side of the world issue their demands.
Worst Christmas ever for gamers
THE PlayStation network remains down two days after hackers launched their latest attack. But there’s good news at last for some Xbox users.
North Korea ‘not to blame’ for Sony hack
THE FBI has officially blamed the Sony hack on North Korea, but a lot of very smart people think the FBI is lying to the world. Why?
First Iggy, now MTV in cyber firing line
AFTER threatening to release stills from a so-called Iggy Azalea sex tape, hacktivists have turned their attention to MTV over its reporting of the stoush.
North Korea’s bizarre threat
NORTH Korea has issued a bizarre new threat to the US, warning of ‘severe consequences’ if it is not allowed to help investigate the Sony Pictures hack.
Lessons of Sony hacking fiasco
THE Hollywood horror story of the Sony hacking fiasco has lessons for every corporation: nobody is safe.
Everything we know from the Sony leaks
ONE star is a brat, another is exactly like you think he is and two get paid way less than their co-star. Here’s everything you need to know about the massive Sony hack.
The hackers that saved Christmas
A NOTORIOUS hacker group calling themselves the next generation Grinch vowed to take down Xbox and PlayStation over Christmas. A rival hacker group had other ideas.
Why new pirating laws won’t work
THE Government wants to block pirating sites and grant production studios the ability to sue infringers. But the thing is, Australia’s new piracy laws are doomed to fail.
Pirate Bay co-founder ‘doesn’t care’
A CO-FOUNDER of Pirate Bay has penned a candid blog revealing he doesn’t care if the popular file-sharing and download site gets raided and never returns.
Pirate Bay goes down after raids
POPULAR file-sharing website Pirate Bay has disappeared after police raided its headquarters, as the world cracks down on illegal downloads.
Christmas shoppers beware
ONLINE shoppers are being increasingly targeted by cyber criminals prompting a warning to those buying goods online this Christmas.
What Princess Beatrice gets paid
THE Sony hacking scandal continues with more leaks including Princess Beatrice’s shockingly low salary, and secret “publicity bibles” about Hollywood celebrities.
N Korea denies Sony hack attack
NORTH Korea has denied involvement in a brazen cyber attack on Sony Pictures, but praised it as a ‘righteous deed’.
Thanksgiving turns into Hacksgiving
THE Syrian Electronic Army has hacked into high-traffic news websites with a message about ISIS for westerners.
Aussies are driving these celebrities mad
HIGH profile musicians like INXS, Tina Arena, Josh Pyke and The Potbelleez have slammed Australians, accusing us of potentially killing their careers.
New virus could be worst ever
A NEW computer virus infecting computers worldwide is said to be the ‘worst ever’. And the experts say it was created by a western government.
Aussie bedrooms ‘hacked’ by cam site
AUSTRALIAN cameras – including baby monitors – are among thousands that have been hacked by a disturbing ‘Peeping Tom’ website. Are you being watched?
KKK: ‘Just try us. You’ll regret it’
WAR is brewing between two of the most secretive groups in the US – the Ku Klux Klan and Anonymous. And it’s round one to the internet hacktivists.
Plane navigation system vulnerable to hackers
WHEN it comes to flying, nothing seems to be taken more seriously than security. But a new study has revealed that there is one huge area that is being over looked. Hackers.
Jailed for sharing music online
INTERNET pirates beware. Two 20-somethings have been jailed for up to four years for sharing music illegally online.
Why tech experts are worried
THEY could steal sensitive info, take control of wi-fi networks or even mess with traffic. Experts warn we are at heightened risk of cyber attacks.
Creepy site peeks into Aussie bedrooms
A NEW website has exposed the live feeds of surveillance cameras around the world, giving an intimate view into shops, offices and bedrooms.
Last Pirate Bay founder nabbed
THE last of Pirate Bay’s three co-founders has been arrested at the Thai border, ending a lengthy manhunt for the file-sharing site’s creators.
White House ‘hacked by Russians’
THE White House’s unclassified computer network has been breached by intruders, with reports Russia may have been behind the attack.
Illegal Aussie downloaders hit list
THE producers of one of last year’s biggest films have asked Australian authorities to track down anyone who downloaded it illegally. Are you on the list?
Wolf Creek star’s piracy fury
WOLF Creek star John Jarratt has slammed the Federal Goverment for sitting on its hands and doing nothing, while more Australians are pirating movies and other material online.
China hacking prodigy ‘here to help’
A 12-year-old Chinese ‘hacking prodigy’ who broke into his school’s system and a shopping website says he only wants to help.
Major bank has 76 million accounts hacked
JPMorgan has confirmed that over 76 million accounts have been compromised and personal data has been stolen.
Jess is the ‘most dangerous’ celeb
SHE’S proven herself a hit as a singer and actor. And now Jessica Mauboy has risen to the top of our most dangerous celebrities online.
Aussie hacker steals US Army software
AN International hacking ring, including one Aussie has cracked the US Army and Microsoft’s network stealing over $100 million of software.
Hackers at war over Emma Watson
THE serial pranksters known as SocialVevo chose the wrong online community to mess with – 4chan.
‘Catastrophic’ bug threatens your gadgets
EXPERTS warn a new cyber bug, called Bash Bug, can attack all your smartphone-controlled devices. And you need to protect yourself now.
Model to sue Apple over nude leak
A MODEL is to launch a class action against Apple after her iCloud account’s security was breached twice and naked pictures put online.
Will this stop our nation of pirates?
THE federal government is ploughing ahead with its plans to crack down on internet piracy — and it has everyday customers in its sights. But will any of its proposals work?
Movies to match US launch dates
GOVERNMENT reveals new details about its plans to crack down on web piracy — but there is serious doubt about whether they will work.
This is how easy it is to hack your phone
APPLE says your data is safe in iCloud. But in half an hour, we prove your pictures, texts, and contacts are vulnerable.
Google helped direct users to sex tape
GOOGLE search engine helped direct internet users to a sex tape of a TV actress which had been stolen from her Apple iCloud account.
What you should know about 4chan
IT is responsible for the biggest leak of celebrity nude pictures ever, but web forum 4Chan has long been influencing us without us even knowing it.
Charity rejects nude pic guilt money
A CANCER charity has rejected donations made by Reddit users looking to ease their guilt after looking at naked photos of celebrities.
Mysterious fake mobile phone towers found in US
WHO’S there? These phony structures are hacking unsuspecting mobile users and nobody knows who owns them.
Hey, nudes, get off of my cloud
IT’S the one thing that could have stopped Jennifer Lawrence’s pictures being stolen. Here’s how to make sure your personal data is safe.
Child porn in nude photo leak
A DARK twist has emerged in the already sordid celebrity nude photo saga with child porn images believed to be among the leaks.
Can iCloud leak your personal pics?
JENNIFER Lawrence and Kate Upton are just a few celebrities to have naked pictures stolen from their iCloud accounts overnight. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Hackers hold Syrian president to ransom
HACKERS are holding Syria’s president to ransom, calling for the government to take action against the Islamic State.
Did ISIS take down Sony’s network?
A GROUP of hackers has claimed to have taken down Sony’s PlayStation network this morning.
‘MH370 search data hacked’
MALAYSIA is investigating the alleged hacking of computers and email accounts of officials involved in the search for missing flight MH370, as the search continues.
Chinese hackers steal millions of patients’ info
CHINESE hackers gained accessed to over 4.5 million hospital patients between April and June this year.
Police swoop on Frances hacktivist
A STUDENT is charged with hacking into a school’s computer and leaking a $60,000 scholarship awarded to the Prime Minister’s daughter Frances Abbott.
Did a hacker bring down MH370?
IT’S the theory that won’t go away: the idea that hackers downed MH370. But this man promises to reveal how satellite communications systems on planes can be compromised.
Should you still download?
WE’RE a nation of pirates. But now details of the government’s online piracy crackdown have been revealed, should you think twice before clicking “download”?
Piracy set to become tougher
INTERNET service providers could be ordered by Australian courts to block access to websites which allow users to illegally download material.
The end of the free download?
THE days of downloading your favourite TV show for free are numbered. Here’s how the piracy crackdown could cost you.
Major warning over abusive email threat
A MALICIOUS email containing blackmail may be designed to steal financial information, Queensland police say.
Do you really want to see this film?
“THE parasites destroy whatever life is out there.” Before your weekend viewing begins, one movie legend wants you to listen up.
Think twice before downloading GoT
WINTER is coming for Aussies who use torrent sites to download their favourite TV shows and movies. Here’s why.
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