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.
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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.
Teen tech whiz paid thousands to hack
HE’S only just finished high school but this NSW teen isn’t flipping burgers for a living – he has tech giants such as Google and Apple paying him thousands to hack into their systems.
Hackers pull off mass cyber heist
A BAND of European cyber criminals who have stolen more than $100 million from banks and businesses are being hunted by authorities.
Hackers pull off mass cyber heist
A BAND of European cyber criminals who have stolen more than $100 million from banks and businesses are being hunted by authorities.
Pirate Bay founder caught after two years on the run
POLICE in Sweden have finally tracked down co-founder of file sharing site Pirate Bay after he’s been at large for almost two years.
How to protect yourself from hackers
ONLINE security expert explains how this week’s Apple hacking event worked and how customers can protect themselves in the future.
How to protect yourself from hackers
ONLINE security expert explains how this week’s Apple hacking event worked and how customers can protect themselves in the future.
Hackers hold Apple users ransom
APPLE users have received sinister messages from a mysterious hacker named Oleg Pliss who held their devices ransom.
Hacked eBay says change password
ONLINE shopping giant eBay has urged customers to change their passwords after it was hit by a massive cyberattack.
Hackers using Blackshades raided
AUSTRALIAN Federal Police raid a home in a global crackdown on computer hackers using software, known as Blackshades, for illegal purposes.
‘No one is safe’ from cyber crime
MOST Aussies may think they’re savvy when it comes to web security. But a new report shows no one is safe and there might not be much we can do about it.
Monitor hacked to watch baby
A HORRIFIED couple woke in the night to find a hacker had infiltrated their baby monitor and was watching their baby sleep.
Pirates make it a Game of Clones
WINTER is coming … and so are the pirates. The Game of Thrones season premiere broke new records for online piracy — with Aussies leading the charge.
Taking on Game of Thrones pirates
FOXTEL has announced a new cut-price plan which is aimed at those who have helped make Game of Thrones the most-pirated show on the internet.
This man ‘messed with the wrong mom’
HUNTER Moore once called himself a ‘professional life ruiner’ but the revenge porn king is now facing charges after he “messed with the wrong mom”.
NSA ‘targeted’ Chinese tech giant
US intelligence agencies hacked into the email servers of Chinese tech giant Huawei five years ago, two newspapers reported today.
Google hack turns cities green
WANT to live in an urban jungle? This unauthorised tweak of Google’s Street View gives you the power to turn your city green.
The hero hacker ridding the web of child porn
CHILD porn is a serious problem on the internet, and one hacker is finally taking it into his hands to take it down.
Is this the sickest email scam ever?
HACKERS are going to extreme lengths to get your personal information. This cruel hoax has got to be one of the worst yet.
Why study? College hackers are changing F’s to A’s
INSTEAD of studying, some US students are hacking into college computers and changing their results and attendance records.
$19 billion WhatsApp deal under threat?
NOT so fast. Facebook’s $19 billion purchase of the messaging app could be stalled until privacy concerns are answered.
Visitors to Sochi will be hacked ‘almost immediately’
A US reporter in Sochi has said that his computers and phone were hackde ‘almost immediately’ when he set up in Russia to cover the Olympics.
Apps have been leaking personal data to NSA
NEW reports from whistleblower Edward Snowden show that both American and British surveilance agencies can spy on us through apps like Angry Birds and Google Maps.
Notorious hacker Guccifer ‘arrested’
THE notorious hacker known as Guccifer, who leaked George W. Bush’s animal artwork to the world, has reportedly been arrested.
What does the code in movies actually mean?
SOME of Hollywood’s most popular movies are based around computer hacking. But does the code they show on screen actually exist? One movie buff put it to the test.
Facebook ‘scanned, sold’ private data
FACEBOOK is being sued in the US for allegedly scanning and then selling off details of private messages without users’ consent.
Snapchat users’ private info leaked
HACKERS have published the details of 4.6 million Snapchat users, exploiting a software coding flaw recently discovered by an Australian security collective.
Apple ‘didn’t help NSA hack iPhone’
APPLE says it played no role in the NSA’s alleged efforts to hack the iPhone and turn it into a listening device.
Snowden offers Brazil asylum deal
NATIONAL Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden claims he would help investigate US spying on Brazil, but only if granted political asylum.
‘I was right’: Snowden’s court victory
WHISTLEBLOWER Edward Snowden has said a court ruling that the NSA’s data gathering operation was “unconstitutional” has vindicated his leaks.
Nude Bruni pictures a ‘Trojan horse’
NUDE pictures of former French first lady Carla Bruni were used to break in to the computer systems of dozens of diplomats, it emerged today.
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