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Hackers stories - Page 9

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HR departments targeted

Mon, 17th May 2010
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A Websense report reveals a surge in job search-related malware targeting HR departments, with over 230,000 samples detected in just four hours last week.
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Imperva adds 100 new customers

Thu, 15th Apr 2010
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Imperva has added nearly 100 new enterprise customers, driven by a 51% surge in Q1 2010 bookings, with ANZ markets seeing remarkable growth.
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Hackers likened to drug dealers

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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Today's cyber warriors are still focused on stopping bad guys at the gates and continue to lose the hacking war.
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[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
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Tech site hacked twice

Wed, 27th Jan 2010
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Popular technology news Web site TechCrunch has been hacked, proving that even sites staffed by techies are vulnerable.
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Safe and sound

Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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As mobile phones become more like computers, they also face an increase in security risks, says journalist Chris Leggett.
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Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google's Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.
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Hotmail blocks access to compromised accounts

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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Hotmail has taken the step of blocking access to accounts compromised in the recent phishing attack which saw users' details posted online.
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Cybercrims ready to ride Google's Wave

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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As Google's Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.
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90% Innovation, 100% Passion

Tue, 1st May 2007
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BitDefender opens market in New Zealand due to its growing IT market, low rates of piracy, and favorable legal environment.