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Hackers: Archive: April 2002 

CSI/FBI Security Survey: Questions Behind The Numbers

Despite average losses of more than $2 million each, only one-third of companies reporting computer crimes this year contacted law enforcement authorities, according to the annual security survey. What were the other two-thirds thinking?

By Paul Desmond  |  April 30, 2002

Hacker Duo Attacks Another Federal Site

This time, the pair posts communications logs and personal information of U.S. Department of Defense employees. In light of a reported CIA advisory of planned hacking attacks from the Chinese Army, the security breach takes on an ominous undertone.

By Jim Wagner  |  April 29, 2002

Employee Abuse of Internet Rampant

A recent Computer Security Institute/FBI survey reported that 78% of companies polled detected employee misuse of their Internet access privileges. Read about what some IT managers have done, and what you can do to address this problem.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  April 24, 2002

Security Wake-up Call: Hackers Deface U.S. Navy Site

The U.S. Space and Naval Ware Systems Command was defaced Monday morning with what appeared to be screenshots of database files taken from a major airline and bank. The hacker group claiming responsibility said it shouldn't have been that easy.

By Jim Wagner  |  April 22, 2002

Microsoft Patches Vulnerable SQL Servers

Redmond moves to squelch a buffer overrun vulnerability affecting SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 database software.

By Ryan Naraine  |  April 19, 2002

Report Casts Pall On Security Industry (But Don't Fret Yet)

Network security's days in the limelight are over, according to a recent report from ICA Syndicate. Before you go looking for a new career, though, it may be helpful to first cast a wary eye on some of the report's findings.

By Paul Desmond  |  April 11, 2002