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5 January, 2012

Colin Myler: New York Daily News Appointment Has ‘A Touch Of Irony’ – Hollywood Reporter


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Colin Myler: New York Daily News Appointment Has 'A Touch Of Irony'
Hollywood Reporter
As the former News of The World editor, Myler was unceremoniously fired last July when public outrage over the phone-hacking scandal forced Rupert Murdoch to shutter the 168-year old title. And any hopes he might have had about enjoying the same degree
Ex-UK tabloid chief named NY Daily News top editorBoston.com
Former News of the World Editor Myler to Join NY Daily NewsBusinessWeek
Ex-News of the World chief Myler named editor of New York Daily NewsCNN
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Feds need to find if Brit hackers targeted 9/11 families – StandardNet

Feds need to find if Brit hackers targeted 9/11 families
StandardNet
200l, terrorist attack on America, survivors of the victims might have been subjected to the same sort of telephone hacking that forced the closing of the News of the World and so scandalized Britons. Some of the 9/11 family members believe that is the

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AntiSec hackers bare data on Kissinger, Quayle – UPI.com

AntiSec hackers bare data on Kissinger, Quayle
UPI.com
5 (UPI) — A "foreign intelligence service" may be exploiting data revealed by a computer hacking group on US intelligence and military officials, a cyber analyst said. AntiSec, part of the larger hacking organization Anonymous, disclosed information
Hackers reveal data of 860k Stratfor subscribersNashua Telegraph
National news in briefSTLtoday.com

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Hackers steal more than credit card data – Fox Business


The Nonprofit Quarterly
Hackers steal more than credit card data
Fox Business
Here's a newsflash: Hackers can wreak havoc for credit card owners. As tales of identity theft and stolen credit cards become a seemingly almost everyday occurrence, you may be unclear what to do to protect yourself from high-tech thieves.
Anonymous: Busy HactivistsThe Nonprofit Quarterly

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Will Facebook’s 2012 Hacker Cup Disappoint? – AllFacebook


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Will Facebook's 2012 Hacker Cup Disappoint?
AllFacebook
Will the second annual edition of Facebook's Hacker Cup turn out to be half full or half empty? The initial Hacker Cup generated a host of complaints from participants — including disorganization, miscommunication, and even malware — so it will be
Facebook brings back the hackMacworld (blog)
Facebook reinstates Hacker Cup for third yearComputerworldUK
Facebook Seeks World Champion HackerWESH Orlando

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Facebook brings back the hack – Macworld (blog)


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Facebook brings back the hack
Macworld (blog)
by Joab Jackson, IDG News Service In an effort to challenge programmers worldwide, Facebook has brought back its Hacker Cup contest for a third round, the company announced this week. “Hacking is core to how we build at Facebook,” wrote Facebook mobile
Facebook Seeks World Champion HackerWESH Orlando
Facebook reinstates Hacker Cup for third yearComputerworldUK

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Saudi hacker claims info on 1m Israeli credit cards – Globes


Haaretz
Saudi hacker claims info on 1m Israeli credit cards
Globes
Thed Saudi Arabian hacker who styles himself OxOmar claims that he has details of some one million credit cards belonging to Israelis, mocking the claims of Israeli credit companies that details of only 14 thousand credit cards were stolen in the
Saudi hacker warns he is in possession of one million Israeli credit card numbersHaaretz

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Saudi hacker warns he is in possession of one million Israeli credit card numbers – Haaretz


Haaretz
Saudi hacker warns he is in possession of one million Israeli credit card numbers
Haaretz
Days after hacker 0xOmar publishes original list of 400000 numbers, he releases details of 11000 more; Credit card companies say only tens of thousands of newly-issued cards were hacked. By Oded Yaron Tags: Israel crime The Saudi hacker who managed to
Saudi hacker claims info on 1m Israeli credit cardsGlobes

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Saudi hacker warns he is in possession of a million Israeli credit card numbers – Haaretz


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Saudi hacker warns he is in possession of a million Israeli credit card numbers
Haaretz
Days after hacker 0xOmar publishes original list of 400000 numbers, he releases details of 11000 more; Credit card companies say only a few tens of thousands of newly-issued cards were hacked. By Oded Yaron Tags: Israel crime The Saudi hacker who
Saudi hackers plaster 14000 credit card privates on webRegister
Saudi hackers target Israeli credit card detailsChannel 4 News
Alleged Saudi hackers disclose credit card information of thousands of IsraelisWashington Post
Al-Manar TV
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PlayStation Vita Hacked To Play Genesis Games – PC Advisor


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PlayStation Vita Hacked To Play Genesis Games
PC Advisor
By Joe Salina | PC World | 05 January 12 In what seems like no time at all, the Playstation Vita has already been hacked! Well, sort of. In a video uploaded to YouTube a few days ago, experienced PSP hacker Wololo demonstrates that it's possible to run
PS Vita gets hacked to run Sega Genesis gamesDVICE
Sony PS Vita, A Hacker's Dream, Or NightmarePSPworld
Yup, The Playstation Vita Is Already Running EmulatorsComplex.com (blog)

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PlayStation Vita Hacked To Play Genesis Games – PCWorld (blog)


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PlayStation Vita Hacked To Play Genesis Games
PCWorld (blog)
By Joe Salina, PCWorld Jan 5, 2012 6:00 AM In what seems like no time at all, the Playstation Vita has already been hacked! Well, sort of. In a video uploaded to YouTube a few days ago, experienced PSP hacker Wololo demonstrates that it's possible to
PS Vita gets hacked to run Sega Genesis gamesDVICE
Sony PS Vita, A Hacker's Dream, Or NightmarePSPworld
Yup, The Playstation Vita Is Already Running EmulatorsComplex.com (blog)

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UK police warned: Beware thirsty, flirty reporters – BusinessWeek


TIME (blog)
UK police warned: Beware thirsty, flirty reporters
BusinessWeek
By DAVID STRINGER British police and journalists agree that their cozy ties allowed illegal phone hacking to go on too long, an independent investigator said Wednesday. Elizabeth Filkin, a former Parliamentary standards chief, said a culture of
Latest Inquiry into British Hacking Scandal Scrutinizes Ties Between Police TIME (blog)
UK Probe Criticizes Media, Police TiesWall Street Journal
Tip for London Police Officers: Booze and Secrets Don't MixNew York Times
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Smartphone hacking will rise in 2012, experts warn – msnbc.com


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Smartphone hacking will rise in 2012, experts warn
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AP In addition to all of your personal information, most of us have business email and contacts on our phones. By Herb Wesibaum, The ConsumerMan Security experts predict 2012 will be a breakthrough year for cyber-attacks on smartphones.

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Passwords ‘were too weak to prevent Anonymous hacking at Stratfor’ – Hostway


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Passwords 'were too weak to prevent Anonymous hacking at Stratfor'
Hostway
Internet security passwords at a global intelligence company that was hacked by the gang Anonymous were weak and easy to work out, according to new findings. Researchers at Utah Valley University have been analysing the data that was stolen in one of

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Dawn Patrol: DUI for IDOT rep, 2 Elgin cops named in hacking suit – Chicago Daily Herald

Dawn Patrol: DUI for IDOT rep, 2 Elgin cops named in hacking suit
Chicago Daily Herald
Two Elgin police supervisors have been named in a federal wiretapping lawsuit that accuses them of hacking into a former lieutenant's personal email. Elgin Deputy Chief Bob Beeter and Sgt. Tamara Welter are accused of hacking into the email of Lt. Greg

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Facebook will host its second Hacker Cup – Inquirer


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Facebook will host its second Hacker Cup
Inquirer
In a blog post the firm said that hacking is core to Facebook's development. "Hacking is core to how we build at Facebook. Whether we're building a prototype for a major product like Timeline at a Hackathon, creating a smarter search algorithm,
Facebook Hacker Cup contest back for third yearTechworld.com
Facebook seeks world champion hackerCNNMoney
Facebook: Hack away and win a Cup!Siliconindia.com
Vertical Leap News (press release)
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Latest Inquiry into British Hacking Scandal Scrutinizes Ties Between Police … – TIME (blog)


TIME (blog)
Latest Inquiry into British Hacking Scandal Scrutinizes Ties Between Police
TIME (blog)
By Megan Gibson | @MeganJGibson | January 5, 2012 | + Throughout much of 2011, Britain was gripped with revelations of the nefarious phone hacking scandal that engulfed one of its oldest newspapers, News of the World. The scandal saw the shuttering of
Tip for London Police Officers: Booze and Secrets Don't MixNew York Times
Met police are warned against 'cosy relationships' with pressThe Guardian
UK police warned: Beware thirsty, flirty reportersCBS News
San Francisco Chronicle
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Hackers bare data on Kissinger, Quayle – UPI.com

Hackers bare data on Kissinger, Quayle
UPI.com
5 (UPI) — A "foreign intelligence service" may be exploiting data revealed by a computer hacking group on US intelligence and military officials, a cyber analyst said. AntiSec, part of the larger hacking organization Anonymous, disclosed information
National news in briefSTLtoday.com

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Tip for London Police Officers: Booze and Secrets Don’t Mix – New York Times


The Guardian
Tip for London Police Officers: Booze and Secrets Don't Mix
New York Times
The report was commissioned by the police last summer in response to the phone hacking scandal that led Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation to close the disgraced tabloid The News of the World. Under pressure from Parliament, the police admitted that
Met police are warned against 'cosy relationships' with pressThe Guardian
UK police warned: Beware thirsty, flirty reportersCBS News
London Police Should Be Wary of Drinking, 'Flirting' MediaSan Francisco Chronicle

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Facebook Brings Back the Hack – PCWorld

Facebook Brings Back the Hack
PCWorld
By Joab Jackson, IDG News In an effort to challenge programmers worldwide, Facebook has brought back its Hacker Cup contest for a third round, the company announced Wednesday. "Hacking is core to how we build at Facebook," wrote Facebook mobile
Facebook will host the second Hackers CupInquirer
Facebook seeks world champion hackerCNNMoney

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Facebook seeks world champion hacker – CNNMoney


Techvibes (blog)
Facebook seeks world champion hacker
CNNMoney
Facebook wants you to prove it at its second annual Hacker Cup challenge. "Hacking is core to how we build at Facebook," the company said in a blog post announcing this year's competition. "Whether we're building a prototype for a major product like
Facebook Brings Back the HackPCWorld
Facebook brings back the hackITworld.com
Facebook Opens Registration for Second Annual Hacker CupTechvibes (blog)

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Facebook seeks world champion hacker – CNN

Facebook seeks world champion hacker
CNN
Facebook wants you to prove it at its second annual Hacker Cup challenge. "Hacking is core to how we build at Facebook," the company said in a blog post announcing this year's competition. "Whether we're building a prototype for a major product like

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Ex-editor of hacking-tainted News of the World named NY Daily News’ editor-in … – Washington Post


The Guardian
Ex-editor of hacking-tainted News of the World named NY Daily News' editor-in
Washington Post
NEW YORK — The New York Daily News has a new editor-in-chief: The last editor of Rupert Murdoch's News of the World in London before it folded amid a phone hacking scandal. Colin Myler also was executive editor of Murdoch's New York Post tabloid
Former News of the World Editor Myler to Join NYBusinessWeek
Former NoW editor Colin Myler takes the helm at New York Daily NewsThe Guardian
Former News of the World Editor Colin Myler Named Daily News' Editor-in-ChiefReuters

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