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Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope
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Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Lazarus Group almost certainly connected to North Korea, Group-IB alleges
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Lazarus Group almost certainly connected to North Korea, Group-IB alleges

Threat intelligence agency Group-IB has published research indicating that the notorious Lazarus Group is well and truly connected to North Korea.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
'Iron Twilight' hacker group might be part of the Russian Government
Malware

'Iron Twilight' hacker group might be part of the Russian Government

The net is closing on the notorious hacker group Iron Twilight as evidence points to links in Russian Government .

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Hacker scare shuts down Australia's census site
Distributed Denial of Service

Hacker scare shuts down Australia's census site

Australian census website reportedly targeted by foreign hackers, although government denies attack and data loss.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Hacker vigilante hits the slammer
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Hacker vigilante hits the slammer

48 year old Bruce Raisley, a computer hacker once involved with the NBC show To Catch a Predator was sentenced to two years in jail.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011

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