Hackers

System to keep encryption safe from quantum computers

harminka — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:04:45 -0600

One of the themes of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code is the need to keep vital and sensitive information secure. Today, we take it for granted that most of our information is safe because it's encrypted. Every time we use a credit card, transfer money from our checking accounts -- or even chat on a cell phone -- our personal information is protected by a cryptographic system.

Hackers Break Into a Large Hadron Collider Computer

Michael Santo — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:18:25 -0500

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has been making headlines this week, as despite death threats, the world's largest particle accelerator fired up this week. Some have expressed concern that the LHC could possibly end the world.

Hackers learn to threaten computer hardware

harminka — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:02:47 -0500

AS IF computer viruses and worms aren’t enough of a nuisance, malicious hardware, which will be much more difficult to detect, could soon become a threat too.

New technique safely combines programming languages

harminka — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:27:32 -0600

Dutch computer scientist Martin Bravenboer has developed new techniques that make it easier to combine programming languages. Thanks to these techniques, software is no longer sensitive to the most common method of misuse by hackers: so-called injection attacks.

McAfee Rings Up Windows Mobile Risks

harminka — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:25:14 -0500

McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today released research results on seven targets of opportunity for hackers to attack smart phones based on Windows Mobile®, the Microsoft® operating system.

A teenage boy hacks government's internet porn filter in 30 minutes

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:17:31 -0500

What are young people really doing online, and does it really matter? Well it certainly matters to them, but all too readily we think we know what they're doing. We also think we know what's required to keep them safe and secure in this space. But do we?

Computing breakthrough could elevate security to unprecedented levels

harminka — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:50:47 -0500

By using pulses of light to dramatically accelerate quantum computers, University of Michigan researchers have made strides in technology that could foil national and personal security threats.

FairUse4M Cracks Microsoft's Digital Rights Management Technology Again

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:42:47 -0500

Microsoft Digital Rights Management System makes sure that the person with the digital rights would only be able to play the audio and Video media. But it seems like Microsoft needs to update its DRM technology as the latest version of program FairUse4m can crack the Microsoft Digital Rights Management system for Windows media audio and video files.

Geni Project at your command, soon

harminka — Tue, 22 May 2007 11:29:32 -0500

If the proverbial genie gave Internet users three wishes for an improved network what would they ask for" Peace of mind about secure financial transactions" Protection from hackers" Inventive new applications that improve the quality of life"

McAfee, Inc. Researchers Outline Emerging Threats in Its Latest Edition of the Sage Report

Nymphadora — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:33:37 -0500

McAfee Predicts Cybercriminals will Find New Methods to Make Money-Mobile Phones and Spam will Pay Big Dividends for Hackers

Fighting Viruses, Hackers and Malware Is Easy With Microsoft Forefront

Nymphadora — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:27:51 -0500

Microsoft Corp. is addressing customer frustration with the complexity of security products in a new integrated marketing campaign launched today called Easy, Easier (http://www.easyeasier.com).

Hackers get bum rap for corporate America's digital delinquency

harminka — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:55:28 -0500