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iPhone virus writer "could be charged" under hacking laws
It may have just been a bit of fun, but Aussie iPhone virus developer Ashley Towns has opened himself up to criminal penalties under laws banning malicious damage to computers.
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Hackers break into stealth fighter jet project
The Pentagon computer hack which gave access to the Joint Strike Fighter Project, could have been prevented.
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Brazil plebs hijacking US military satellites
What do you do if you can't get a home phone with decent long distance rates? Hijack a US military satellite, of course.
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Hacker “Weev” takes credit for Amazon anti-gay glitch
A hacker has come forward claiming he was responsible for duping Amazon into delisting gay/lesbian books.
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Chinese crackers break iTunes gift card algorithm
As if creating knock-offs of handbags, sunglasses, shoes and clothing isn’t enough, Chinese hackers have now created a brand new industry: fake iTunes gift card sales.
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Apple attempts to silence iPhone hack discussion
Here's another tactic to add to the long list of ways to annoy Steve Jobs: try and build an application that syncs with the iPhone or iPod Touch.
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