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Computer hackers gather at Las Vegas convention
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 27, 2012
Computer hackers took over Las Vegas this week as part of the Black Hat conference. Black Hat is a gathering of hackers where they talk about the latest in security and security breaches.
Virus shines light on 'click fraud'
Queena Kim Jul 9, 2012
An estimated 45,000 people in the U.S. may have trouble getting online Monday because of a computer virus. Hackers replaced real ads with fake ones, a crime known as "click fraud."
Hacktivists outnumber regular hackers in data theft
John Moe Mar 23, 2012
A new report says hacktivist hacks now outnumber traditional for-profit cybercrime attacks. Plus, new efforts to stop cramming and gamers demand a better ending.
LulzSec hackers take a dive on account of a stoolie
John Moe Mar 7, 2012
G-men put online palookas in the hoosegow!
Microsoft customer accounts hacked by “evil shadow”
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 13, 2012
Sinister laughs heard for miles
Zappos hacked
Tess Vigeland Jan 16, 2012
The online shoe giant has notified some of its 24 million customers that its site has been hacked.
What mattered most in technology in 2011
John Moe Dec 30, 2011
Sorting out a busy year, from Steve Jobs to the Arab Spring to Internet security to the 'kill switch.'
'Anonymous' hackers expose weak computer passwords
Bob Moon Jan 11, 2012
A hacker collective known as Anonymous stole credit card and other info from security firm Stratfor. Here's the lesson for our own online security.
