Jailed for sharing music online
INTERNET pirates beware. Two 20-somethings have been jailed for up to four years for sharing music illegally online.
Hacking
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.
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