California’s Cassidy Wolf, 19, first reported the hacking to the feds several months before she was crowned Aug. 10.
On Aug 16, 2013 by Aja Romano
A new EU law, similar to the U.S.'s Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, sets two-year minimum penalties for hacking.
On Jul 5, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
A senior military advisory panel claims that more than two dozen major military weapons systems may have already been compromised by Chinese hackers.
On May 28, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Even in the digital age, a country can only legally counter a cyberattack with a physical one if the original attacked caused real, physical damage.
On May 28, 2013 by Kevin Collier
The history of CAPTCHA and ReCAPTCHA, and how to identify and work around choke points.
On May 13, 2013 by [email protected]
What does it take for Nintendo to call in cybercrime investigators?
On Apr 15, 2013 by Kris Holt
King, an independent elected in 2012, says the United States is at serious risk.
On Apr 3, 2013 by Justin Franz
A law that would have banned online pornography and cybersex, among other things, has been defeated in the Philippines.
On Feb 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier
The controversial bill, which would outlaw, among other things, "cybersex," was rushed through the country's congress earlier this year.
On Oct 9, 2012 by Kevin Collier
The new law would destroy freedom of speech online, say critics.
On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
The controversial new law introduces heavy fines for "lascivious" online activity, and extends the country's harsh libel laws to the Internet.
On Sep 19, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Critics say the bill goes too far in requiring ISPs to keep records of Australians' online activities.
On Aug 22, 2012 by Kevin Collier
Hackers deliver on a promise to release personal information about local, state, and federal law-enforcement personnel.
On Nov 18, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh