Hacking

In this section we cover hacking, threats, and related security issues. Also see enterprise security and viruses.

Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks

As Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of information, hackers are turning it into a playground. Check out some of the biggest Twitter hacks and their consequences.

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Common Methods Hackers Are Using To Crack Your Cellular Phone

Cell phone hacking has become a real concern with the widespread use of smartphones. Find out how hackers get into your phone and what you can do to block their attempts.

Could Your Smartphone Be Hacked?

Phone hacking is a widespread problem that is expected to grow with the increasing prevalence of smartphones. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your phone less vulnerable.

Is Security Research Actually Helping Hackers?

Academic research and publications can help hackers, leading to an ongoing duel between security researchers and the crooks seeking to thwart their efforts.

Raiding the 'Headquarters' of Click Fraud Operations

Click fraud may be a virtual crime, but its effects are becoming increasingly real for consumers and businesses.

For the Love of Hackers

There is a hacker code of ethics. Unfortunately, a few hackers have been breaking it for years, putting everyone at risk.

Hurricane Sandy: Why I Spent It at Barnes and Noble

As recently as five years ago, hurricanes would have kept us in our homes. But times have changed. Find out why writer John McMullen sought out a local Barnes & Noble to weather the storm.

The 5 Scariest Threats In Tech

As technology continues to play an ever larger role in our lives, these threats can leave users feeling exposed.

Email Spam: What Goes Around Comes Around?

Spam may be little more than annoying email. Then again, it might just steal your identity or drain your bank account.

INFOGRAPHIC: The New Face of 21st Century Cyberwarfare

No matter where you turn, it seems there's a new, more powerful computer virus. This infographic shows some of cyberwarfare's recent history, and what its advanced weaponry has accomplished so far.

SYN Flood Attacks: Simple Yet Significantly Destructive

With a staggering 65535 TCP ports being made available on a single IP address it's easy to see why there are so many security exploits on the Internet. But while SYN attacks are hardly new, they're still hard to address.

5 Reasons You Should Be Thankful For Hackers

Hackers have a bad reputation, but these tech renegades actually do serve a purpose.

INFOGRAPHIC: International Internet Scam Hotspots

While foreign countries often get the blame for scams, spam and identity theft, much of it actually orginates in the good ol' U.S.A. Find out which scams to watch out for, and what you can do to avoid becoming the next victim.

INFOGRAPHIC: Small Businesses Face Big Cyber Risk

Small businesses often assume they're safe from cyber attacks and take few measures to protect themselves. Big mistake.

7 Sneaky Ways Hackers Can Get Your Facebook Password

On Facebook, not everything is as it seems. No matter how many friends you have, enemies may be lurking there as well.

Whaling: Phishers Look to Land a Big Catch

Spear phishers are baiting their hooks for "big phish" with access to highly valuable corporate information, a strategy known as whaling.

Snort and the Value of Detecting the Undetectable

Snort is a passive tool for network packet analysis and network forensics, but it isn't a security solution. Learn more about it here.

Advanced Persistent Threats: First Salvo in the Coming Cyberwar?

These threats come from attackers with substantial means, backing and motivation to inflict major damage.

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