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.
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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.
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.
Sinister life of a ‘sextortionist’
HIS name is Karen and he blackmailed as many as 350 women into providing him with naked photos of themselves… and then it got worse.
Millions of passwords stolen in massive hack
MILLIONS of Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords have been stolen in a massive hack over the last month. How is this possible and what does it mean for you?
Ditch work early: ‘happy hour virus’
BORED to death at work and can’t wait to head to the pub? The secret to leaving work early could be just a click away.
Why creating memes is illegal
DID you know that sharing this meme could land you in jail for five years? Well now one organisation is trying to change that. Find out how Australian copyright law is broken.
Terrorists ‘lapping up’ Snowden leaks
TERRORISTS are “rubbing their hands with glee” over Edward Snowden’s leaks, UK spy bosses have claimed in a rare TV grilling.
The hackers holding you to ransom
A KILLER virus is making its way through the world’s computer’s, corrupting files and demanding a ransom to get them back. There’s only one way to protect yourself.
Anonymous takes Oz to dry cleaners
ANONYMOUS takes revenge over claims Australia spied on Indonesia – by hacking an Aussie dry cleaner and a bouncy castle operator.
Boy hacks sites ‘in exchange for games’
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy is responsible for hacking government and police websites during a 2012 student uprising, a Canada court has heard.
Cyber criminals steal $1 billion
CYBER criminals have stolen $1 billion from Australians this year – but prying partners are also spying on private data.
Bug exposes Facebook users’ details
FACEBOOK says a bug in its system caused six million users’ contact information to be inadvertently exposed.
Hacker posts bug to Facebook CEO’s wall
WHEN Facebook ignored hacker Khalil Shreateh’s claims he discovered a system bug, he did the unthinkable to get their attention.
‘Hack easier than buying iPhone’
A HACKING says the hardest part of bypassing the iPhone’s fingerprint-based security system was buying the new 5S model.
Laws stop cops tracking refugees
PRIVACY restrictions are preventing police being told where asylum seekers are living in the community, despite several being charged with offences.
Facebook ID ‘suicides’ over privacy: study
CONCERNS about privacy are the biggest reason why people are turning against the social network giant Facebook and quitting the site, a study shows.
Vic police IT overhaul sparks privacy fear
CHANGES to Victoria Police’s database information system that will allow officers remote access has sparked privacy fears.
NSA breached US privacy rules: report
THE National Security Agency in the US has violated normal operating procedures and breached privacy rules many times a news report says.
Attack on Google’s new privacy policy
GOOGLE’S new privacy policy is under attack from European regulators, who say it’s gathering a data goldmine at the expense of unwitting users.
Facebook privacy controls ‘are working’
FACEBOOK says independent auditors found its privacy controls are working, after a settlement with US authorities.
Google Glasses Prompt Privacy Fears
GOOGLE Glass, the new high-tech pair of spectacles with in-built hands-free video camera and internet access, has raised privacy fears.
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