Stories by Robert McMillan

Hacker claims SQL bug on Symantec site

A Romanian hacker who has spent the past few weeks exposing a common, but dangerous, Web programming error on security vendors Web sites says he's found a SQL injection flaw on Symantec's Web site. But Symantec says it's not a security issue.

Written by Robert McMillan20 Feb. 09 08:33

Jailed SF network admin files $3M claim

The network administrator who was jailed for allegedly holding San Francisco's city government network hostage has filed a US$3 million claim against the city.

Written by Robert McMillan05 Feb. 09 12:18

Conficker hitting hardest in Asia, Latin America

Computer networks in Asia and Latin America are the most susceptible to a fast-spreading computer worm, which has infected between 6 million and 9 million PCs worldwide, security experts said.

Written by Robert McMillan27 Jan. 09 12:20

Obama plan says cyber infrastructure is 'strategic'

The Obama administration has published a high-level plan to protect U.S. computer networks, saying it considers cyber infrastructure "a strategic asset" and will appoint a cyber adviser who will report directly to the president.

Written by Robert McMillan26 Jan. 09 12:17

Three years undercover with the identity thieves

Salesmen and parents know the technique well. It's called the takeaway, and as far as Keith Mularski is concerned, it's the reason he kept his job as administrator of online fraud site DarkMarket.

Written by Robert McMillan21 Jan. 09 08:22

New Web attack exploits unpatched IE flaw

As Microsoft readies its latest set of security updates, online attackers have begun exploiting a new flaw in the company's Internet Explorer (IE) browser.

Written by Robert McMillan10 Dec. 08 04:19

Palin hacking charge flawed, lawyers say

David Kernell is facing five years in prison for allegedly hacking into Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's Yahoo e-mail account, but lawyers watching the case say that the felony charge against him is a bit of a stretch.

Written by Robert McMillan09 Oct. 08 08:28

Cisco CSO says security is growing up

John Stewart doesn't talk like your typical corporate executive. He said that his company, Cisco Systems, has been lucky when it comes to security and that his company's Self-Defending Network marketing push has painted "a big bull's-eye" on its products.

Written by Robert McMillan07 Aug. 08 07:51

After Attacks, US Government Sending Team to Estonia

Two months after much of Estonia's online infrastructure was targeted by an online attack, the US government is sending cyber investigators to help the Baltic state better understand what happened.

Written by Robert McMillan04 July 07 11:46
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