HACKERS – The cyber criminality is rising with the tide of new computers getting connected to the Internet. Many of the stories intercepted in this category fall under the ‘you wouldn’t believe it’ label.

Amazing but true stories on the search terms ‘hackers’, ‘China hackers’ and ‘Cyber Crime’ are here intercepted chronologically. Headlines and excerpts at your convenience.

HACKERS – headlines daily

Kurdish Hackers Arrested - eSecurity Planet -

Kurdish Hackers Arrested eSecurity Planet AZ ran the story 23 Kurdish hackers arrested in Turkey, which provides some basic facts that the hackers are associated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party, ... Turkey cuffs 23 'militant' hacker suspectsRegister Turkey examines PKK hacker ringUPI.com Turkey Will Be Among The Best Performing Major Economies In Emerging Europe In ...OfficialWire (press release) all 11 news articles »

It's not DIS:it is hackers - Mmegi Online -

It's not DIS:it is hackers Mmegi Online He claimed that there are criminals, just like internet hackers, who target telephone conversations so that they can acquire information from unsuspecting ... and more »

Hackers love to exploit PDF bugs, says researcher - Computerworld -

IT PRO

Hackers love to exploit PDF bugs, says researcher Computerworld Computerworld - Hackers adore Adobe Reader, and have pushed it into first place as the software most often exploited in targeted attacks, ... F-Secure: Adobe Reader Most Exploited SoftwareIT Business Edge (blog) Adobe Reader and targeted malware attacksZDNet (blog) Reader exploit prompts Adobe update alertNetworkWorld.com Help Net Security -Register -JD Supra (press release) all 35 news articles »

Hackers wanted: Government recruiting cyber attack experts - Daily Caller -

Hackers wanted: Government recruiting cyber attack experts Daily Caller Attention, amateur hackers: Uncle Sam wants you to help fight cyber-crime — and he's getting pretty desperate, ... Educating Elite HackersNewsweek all 2 news articles »

How safe is cloud computing? - CNN -

How safe is cloud computing? CNN Hackers can capture a lot of customer information in clouds. When you put more eggs in one basket, the prize is much bigger. One concern stems from the ... and more »

Microsoft Bares Internet Explorer Weakness Targeted By Hackers - AHN | All Headline News -

PC World

Microsoft Bares Internet Explorer Weakness Targeted By Hackers AHN | All Headline News San Francisco, CA, United States (AHN) - Microsoft announced Tuesday that a flaw in two versions of its web browser has allowed hackers to take over ... Researcher publishes exploit for new IE holeCNET IE zero-day exploit code goes publicComputerworld Hackers target freshly uncovered Internet Explorer holeEconomic Times Asia Times Online -Techie Buzz all 41 news articles »

Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to Hackers - New York Times (blog) -

Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to Hackers New York Times (blog) McAfee is advocating tighter security around all these systems in light of the rising hacker interest and the value and sensitivity of the content they ... 'Google' Hackers Had Ability to Alter Source CodeWired News Google China hackers stole source code - researcherReuters McAfee Says Hackers Sought Companies' 'Crown Jewels'BusinessWeek San Jose Business Journal -ITProPortal -PC World all 89 news articles »

The Hackers Go For The Money - 24/7 Wall St. (blog) -

Sky News

The Hackers Go For The Money 24/7 Wall St. (blog) Hackers can work their way into Google's (GOOG) mail servers in China and government computers with sensitive date. But, the real reward for comprising data ... “Experts warn the safekeeping of client data can never be 100% guaranteed.”Wealth Bulletin HSBC Breach of Customer Data 'Inexcusable'Securities Industry News (subscription) all 597 news articles »

Inside the mind of a Russian hacker - BBC News -

BBC News

Inside the mind of a Russian hacker BBC News He's a reformed Russian hacker. Back hunched, eyes fixed on the computer screen in front of him, he demonstrates what he can do. "Look, here's the log-in ... and more »

3 ejected in Clay County crash, 2 die - Lexington Herald Leader -

3 ejected in Clay County crash, 2 die Lexington Herald Leader Police said Hacker's pickup truck crossed the center line of Ky. 11 in Clay County and struck Denman's sedan head-on. The investigating officer said both ... and more »

CHINA Hackers – headlines daily

Google China hackers stole source code - researcher - Reuters -

Google China hackers stole source code - researcher Reuters BOSTON, March 3 (Reuters) - The hackers behind the attacks on Google Inc (GOOG.O) and dozens of other companies operating in China stole ... McAfee Says Hackers Sought Companies' 'Crown Jewels'BusinessWeek Flawed Security Exposes Vital Software to HackersNew York Times (blog) 'Google' Hackers Had Ability to Alter Source CodeWired News San Jose Business Journal -Wall Street Journal (blog) -PC World all 89 news articles »

China to punish hackers, says no Google complaint - Reuters -

China Daily

China to punish hackers, says no Google complaint Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - China has pledged to punish hackers who attacked Google if there is evidence to prove it, but said it has yet to receive any complaint ... China says it's willing to prosecute Google hackersExpert Reviews China promises to punish Google hackersFudzilla China Offers To "Severely Punish" Google AttackersZDNet (blog) The Detroit News -The Hill (blog) -ShutterVoice: Breaking News for Personal Technology & IT all 241 news articles »

US Expert: Chinese Gov't Likely Behind Massive Cyberattacks - PC World -

The Hindu

US Expert: Chinese Gov't Likely Behind Massive Cyberattacks PC World There is a group of skilled hackers in China that routinely attacks systems to spy on political dissidents, said Wortzel, speaking during a US House of ... The Google War With China Escalates24/7 Wall St. (blog) Google claims China action coming soonPC Pro Google boss says something will happen in China 'soon'Register Geek Shui Living (blog) -DailyTech -Middle East North Africa Financial Network all 784 news articles »

British Companies Hacked by Foreign Spies - The New New Internet -

British Companies Hacked by Foreign Spies The New New Internet According to an article in The Telegraph, government sanctioned hackers in Russia and China account for a significant percentage of hacking attempts, ... and more »

How safe is cloud computing? - CNN -

How safe is cloud computing? CNN Hackers can capture a lot of customer information in clouds. When you put more eggs in one basket, the prize is much bigger. One concern stems from the ... and more »

Cyber Attacks from Chinese Hackers Likely to Reappear - SPAMfighter News -

Cyber Attacks from Chinese Hackers Likely to Reappear SPAMfighter News According Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer, F-Secure, recent cyber attacks by hackers in China against Google as well as other US organizations are ...

The Hackers Go For The Money - 24/7 Wall St. (blog) -

The Hackers Go For The Money 24/7 Wall St. (blog) Hackers can work their way into Google's (GOOG) mail servers in China and government computers with sensitive date. But, the real reward for comprising data ... and more »

Hacking Inquiry Puts China's Elite in New Light - New York Times -

Reuters

Hacking Inquiry Puts China's Elite in New Light New York Times Scott J. Henderson, the author of “The Dark Visitor: Inside the World of Chinese Hackers,” said that in 2007, a prominent Chinese hacker with ties to ... Google hackers loosely tied to Chinese government?ZDNet (blog) Report: Chinese programmer wrote code used against GoogleCNET Commentary: China cyber attacks against Google pure fabricationXinhua Wall Street Journal -DailyTech -eWeek all 804 news articles »

Diverse group of Chinese hackers wrote code in attacks on Google, US companies - Washington Post -

Times Online

Diverse group of Chinese hackers wrote code in attacks on Google, US companies Washington Post Computer servers at universities and businesses have been used before by hackers in China to route attacks, often without the institutions' knowledge, ... Chinese Internet Attacks Linked to Two SchoolsChannelWeb Two Chinese schools implicated in Google Aurora attacksRegister Reports: Internet Attacks Traced to Chinese SchoolsPC World FOXNews -TechNewsWorld -BusinessWeek all 800 news articles »

S.Korea to probe huge online data leak - AFP -

AFP	S.Korea to probe huge online data leak AFP The three suspects bought the data from Chinese hackers who are still at large, police said. The Ministry of Public Administration and Security said in a ... and more »

CYBER Crime – headlines daily

Mandarin man arrested this morning for cyber-sex crime - Florida Times-Union -

Mandarin man arrested this morning for cyber-sex crime Florida Times-Union In a joint operation with the state CyberCrime Unit, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and FBI, a search warrant executed this morning at Andes' Mandarin home ... Local News Mandarin Man Busted For Sex CrimeWOKV Man Accused Of Soliciting Child OnlineWJXT Jacksonville all 5 news articles »

Zeus Botnet Dealt a Blow as ISP Troyak Knocked out - PC World -

New Zealand Herald

Zeus Botnet Dealt a Blow as ISP Troyak Knocked out PC World The Troyak network was itself an upstream provider to six networks, known to host a large number of cybercrime servers, including Web sites used in drive-by ... ZeuS botnet code keeps getting better… for criminalsNetworkWorld.com ISP takedown hamstrings Zeus malwareV3.co.uk Malware-Serving ISP Taken Down, Researchers SayDark Reading Register all 245 news articles »

Hackers wanted: Government recruiting cyber attack experts - Daily Caller -

Hackers wanted: Government recruiting cyber attack experts Daily Caller Attention, amateur hackers: Uncle Sam wants you to help fight cyber-crime — and he's getting pretty desperate, ... Educating Elite HackersNewsweek all 2 news articles »

Homeland Security chief Napolitano seeks citizen cybercrime fighters - USA Today -

USA Today

Homeland Security chief Napolitano seeks citizen cybercrime fighters USA Today Uncle Sam wants to recruit you to help fight cybercrime. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is calling on anyone with good ideas for ... FBI Director Seeks Industry Help on CybersecurityInternetNews.com FBI to Private Sector: Cybersecurity Joint EfforteSecurity Planet all 52 news articles »

Kenya: Cyber Crime to Top Internet Forum Agenda - AllAfrica.com -

Kenya: Cyber Crime to Top Internet Forum Agenda AllAfrica.com In particular, the meeting is expected to focus on the growing cyber security threat, with the Kenyan members planning to unveil a new security agenda. ... and more »

Artur Boiko: 2 Years and 7 Months for Cyber Crime - Estonian Free Press -

Estonian Free Press

Artur Boiko: 2 Years and 7 Months for Cyber Crime Estonian Free Press ... Court that punished Artur Boiko with two years and seven months of prison and an enormous fine for some cyber attacks occurred between 2004 and 2007. ...

Cybercrime on increase ahead of the World Cup - IT News Africa -

IT News Africa

Cybercrime on increase ahead of the World Cup IT News Africa Three months before the World Cup, internet or cybercrimes are reported to be on the increase in South Africa. Several individuals have already been duped ...

Businesses advised to educate staff on cybercrime - BCS -

Businesses advised to educate staff on cybercrime BCS Businesses in the UK would be better off in the long run if they took the time and effort to educate their staff about cybercrime. This is the view of Panda ... Web security specialist tells businesses to train staff against cyber crimeXLN Telecom Spanish Government, Security Firms Stub Mariposa BotnetSPAMfighter News Mariposa botnet hit hardest where security awareness is lowComputerWeekly.com all 4 news articles »

Inside the Cybercrime Black Market - PC Magazine (blog) -

Inside the Cybercrime Black Market PC Magazine (blog) It's not real, of course, but by creating a visible and tangible replica of the identity theft and cybercrime underground market, Symantec hopes to educate ... Symantec exhibit makes cybercrime tangibleCNET all 3 news articles »

US cybercrime head wary to fault countries - Financial Times -

Wired News

US cybercrime head wary to fault countries Financial Times While Mr Schmidt said that high-level talks among governments on cybercrime would accelerate, his otherwise cautious stance contrasts with the mounting ... Tracing attack source key to cybersecurityFederalNewsRadio.com White House cyber-security chief praises Oz securitySecure Computing White House Cyber Czar: 'There Is No Cyberwar'Wired News FCW.com (blog) -Popular Science -Sydney Morning Herald all 332 news articles »