Hack stories - Page 2

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

Here are ten (plus a few more) hacks that will get you well on the way to becoming a bona fide hacker in no time.

The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.

War driving reveals Auckland’s exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.

Popular technology news Web site TechCrunch has been hacked, proving that even sites staffed by techies are vulnerable.

For just $1000 a corporate spy can buy equipment to hack into a business’s DSL connection and access – even change – highly confidential information.