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Defence hiring cyber-security staff in bulk
Following successful online attacks by "anonymous", the Australian government's Department of Defence is hiring a large number of internet security staff.
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Time to die, but Microsoft can't kill Internet Explorer 6
World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.
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UPDATE: IE Chinese hacker fix due at 5am tomorrow
Microsoft says it will issue a software fix to block Chinese hackers at 5.00am Friday, Australian time after "working round the clock" to fix the problem.
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Internet Explorer patch imminent as Microsoft responds to massive pressure
Hot on the news of a major security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Microsoft has finally got its act together as governments and security experts condemn its inaction.
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Stop using IE6, IE7 NOW, warns Microsoft
Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks.
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Microsoft: don’t trust us about Windows 7 security
Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.
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Microsoft releases free beta of Security Essentials software
Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender.
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Microsoft preps public beta of free ‘Morro’ security software for Windows 7
Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.
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Hacker places anti-Apple ad in front of Apple store
The guy that broke DVD encryption, then Apple's Fairplay DRM, has done it again -- this time breaking into Apple's reality distortion field.
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US President Obama's Blackberry hacked
President Barack Obama was the first BlackBerry toting commander in chief; even the first to utilize e-mail.
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Sophos releases ‘Klingon Anti-Virus’ software
This is what happens when you let software developers off their leash: Star Trek-themed malware scanner. Raise shields and scan for intruders, Mr Worf..!
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Windows 7 flaws start to show
Tossed like a clay target into the air, everyone is now taking potshots at the Windows 7 Release Candidate
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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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