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Facebook, Twitter shut out hackers

Facebook, Twitter shut out hackers

Both Facebook and Twitter have closed accounts corresponding to Anonymous, a formerly 4chan-linked group organizing a string of DDoS attacks on organizations that refuse to work with WikiLeaks.

 

Hackers plan Amazon.com attack

Hackers plan Amazon.com attack

Computer hackers who support WikiLeaks plan to attack Amazon.com Thursday, they announced on Twitter.

 

MasterCard's website hammered

MasterCard's website hammered

The website for MasterCard suffered severe technical problems early Wednesday, possibly becoming the latest target of hackers supporting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

 

US cable: China leaders ordered hacking on Google

A leaked U.S. government cable shows sources told American diplomats that hacking attacks against Google were ordered by China's top ruling body.

 

Report: Google to Shut Down in China April 10

Report: Google to Shut Down in China April 10

U.S. Internet giant Google will close its business in China next month and may announce its plans next week, Chinese media reported on Friday, after rows over censorship and hacking.

 

In a doomsday cyber attack scenario, answers are unsettling

In a doomsday cyber attack scenario, answers are unsettling

What if a crippling attack struck the country's digital infrastructure? Experts including current and former officials tackle the question. The results show that the peril is real and growing.

The crisis began when college basketball fans downloaded a free March Madness application to their smart phones.

 

China rejects claims of Internet hacking attacks

The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in a dispute that has added tension to bilateral relations.

 

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