LAS VEGAS (AP) — A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything thats said. The attack Chris Paget showed Saturday …
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Washington (CNN) — A computer hacker responsible for creating and operating a massive scam that infected as many as 12 million computers worldwide has been identified and arrested, authorities said Wednesday …
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Sam Stanton / Sacramento Bee:
Famous hacker suddenly finds himself infamous, in some quarters — On Thursday afternoon, Adrian Lamo sat quietly in the corner of a Starbucks inside the Carmichael Safeway, tapping on a laptop that requires his thumbprint to turn on and answering his cell phone.
Hackers are now targeting the devices via viruses planted in video games for the phones. Victims of the attacks may find their bill … encourage customers to follow all of the steps of the ‘Protect Your Computer’ guidance of enabling a firewall …
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