Hacking

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How social engineering works

How social engineering works

When you combine the common old school methods of grifting with the technological advancements of hacking and social research, you...

The facts about passwords

The facts about passwords

Do you know what the most common length of a password is? Or how long it takes a hacker to...

Sony finally flips the switch on PSN, floods users with freebies, free games

Sony finally flips the switch on PSN, floods users with freebies, free games

Sony's PSN service is slowly coming back to life, much to the enjoyment of those who have been without online...

Sony: we are “uncertain” (have no clue) when PSN is coming back

Sony: we are “uncertain” (have no clue) when PSN is coming back

Sony was threatened, credit card numbers were stolen, gamers were frustrated, and Sony still doesn't have a clue about what...

Hackers compromise Sony Online Entertainment, Sony shuts it down

Hackers compromise Sony Online Entertainment, Sony shuts it down

Sony has been beaten up pretty badly lately, but this is kicking 'em while they're down: hackers have compromised Sony...

The Myth and Reality of Kevin Mitnick

The Myth and Reality of Kevin Mitnick

Kevin Mitnick became notorious for his use of social engineering - the act of manipulating people into divulging information, rather...