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Hacker George Hotz joins Facebook as product developer
George Hotz, well-known iPhone and Sony PS3 hacker, is following in the footsteps of many other celebrated hackers who got hired by technology giants. Hotz, also known as GeoHotz, has joined Facebook and is said to be involved in product development. Hotz's Facebook page says he has been a software engineer at Facebook since May 9. Earlier, Facebook profile hacker Chris Putnam, iOS hacker Peter Hajas, Twitter hacker Michael Mooney, and Ashley Towns, the creator of the first ever iPhone worm,...
LulzSec quits being LulzSec, Jumps (back) onto Anonymous
LulzSec, the high-profile hacker group that dominated the attention of media and social media alike, has surprised its fans and enemies by announcing its game over, that they will shut down operations. June 25 would mark an end to 50 days of cyber havoc, but the group called on supporters to continue fighting its anti-government movement via Anonymous.
LulzSec releases allegedly stolen files before disbanding
Hacking group LulzSec, who recently declared war against government entities, released a cache of stolen files in a move to end the 50 days of cyber havoc.
Japanese scientists invent PossessedHand to help people learn music (PHOTO and VIDEO)
Have you always dreamed of playing the guitar like Eric Clapton or Slash but didn't have the talent for it? Well, fret no more because scientists at Tokyo University have teamed up with Sony to invent an electric finger stimulator called PossessedHand that will make your fingers move without requiring any input from your brain.
LulzSec sails into sunset as TeaMp0isoN terrorizes Internet
Hackers collective LulzSec, after terrorizing the Internet community and giving top companies and government agencies sleepless nights, has finally called it quits even as rival hack group TeaMp0isoN has reared its head.
What LulzSec Has Done and Proven So Far
LulzSec is certainly a skillful hacking group. It bested big corporations like Sony, government agencies like the CIA, and even a cyber securities firm.
Sony alleged to have neglected security; Will face lawsuit
As the PlayStation Network recovers from back-to-back hacker attacks, Sony will face a lawsuit filed by three men alleging Sony was well aware of the inadequacy of its security system. According to a Reuters report, the litigation was filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The trio, Felix Cortorreal, Jacques Daoud Jr., and Jimmy Cortorreal, all of New York, said in court documents, Sony knew that its inadequate security systems placed it a...
Final days of Star Wars Galaxies MMO, bonuses declared
Sony will make the game free before it is completely shut down.
I'm Disappointed With Pottermore -- And With How Fans Were Treated
ARGENTINA -- Blogger Patricio Tarantino says that when Pottermore first emerged last week, he thought it would be something amazing and that it would change the Harry Potter fandom. Not so much.
Leaked Apple iPhone 5 Features Compiled as September Release Date Looks Probable
Rumor mills have had the sway over iPhone 5 news and there have been umpteen reports endorsing as well as discounting the chances of the new iPhone being released by Apple in September. However, a Bloomberg report has quoted two sources, who are familiar with the product, as saying that iPhone 5 will be unveiled in September and that it will have a smarter chip and a better camera, among a host of other bells and whistles.
Sue Facebook for quick cash and fun: Top ten most whimsical lawsuits against Facebook to date
From people with serious concerns to people looking for quick money, everyone seems to be suing Facebook. Following are some of the most frivolous litigation filed against Facebook to date.
Rival hacking group to reveal details of Arizona attackers
TeaMp0isoN, a hacking group is trying to expose anonymous group identities of its rival LulzSec group, which obtained confidential documents in an attack on Arizona law enforcement.
Bin Laden's death gets Hollywood calling
Navy SEALs film to hit theaters, probably in early 2012.
Author J.K. Rowling at the Official Launch of Pottermore [PHOTOS]
The long wait is over as author J.K. Rowling has finally unveiled the secret contents of the new Pottermore website.
Pottermore Mystery Offers No Prizes but Disappointment
J. K. Rowling has confirmed that the mysterious Pottermore is a new interactive online website that will allow readers to navigate through Harry Potter stories. But the mystery turned into a major disappointment.
Apple iPhone 5: Dual-LED flash, glasses-free 3D, wireless charging, carbon fibre frame, what else?
The recent round of rumors suggests that Apple iPhone 5 will come equipped with a dual-LED flash.
J.K. Rowling e-books move threatens Amazon, traditional publishing
Direct e-book publishing by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling takes out traditional and new economy book companies.
JK Rowling launches Pottermore website (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Pottermore is a unique and free-to-use website which builds an exciting online experience around J.K. Rowling's hugely successful Harry Potter books.
Hacker LulzSec Hacked, yet Continues Operation Anti-Security
The high-profile hacktivists LulzSec had their own website hacked by another hacker group. Since then, LulzSec did not show any response to TeaMp0iSoN, at least on Twitter.
Security Breaches Becoming A Near Certainty For Businesses
Survey reveals more and more businesses are coming under security attacks.
Hacker hacked: LulzSec titanic'd by TeaMp0isoN, risk being exposed by other hackers
Hackers collective LulzSec, which announced a cyberwar against corrupt governments earlier this week, became the shocking victim of a hack attack itself - rival hack group TeaMp0isoN hacked into the website of an alleged LulzSec member Swen Slootweg (who goes by the handle Joepie91) and warned LulzSec to back down, telling them: you will_NEVER_represent the real hacking scene.
London Police Arrest Hacker; Lulzsec Distances Itself From Him
Hacker arrested by British police; Lulzsec denies he is a member of their collective.
Apple to launch its own brand of TV with iPhone 5 this September : Myth or reality?
Apple will start selling iOS-powered televisions in partnership with a major OEM, the Apple branded TV set is due for fall release.
Hacker LulzSec Hacked and Identities Leaked, as Anonymous Releases New Youtbe Video [VIDEO]
On the way of hacking government sites, LulzSec's own website was hacked by another hacker group. On the same day, Anonymous released a Youtube video to challenge the corrupt governments.
[VIDEO] LulzSec and Anonymous Animated in a Youtube Video
Here is a Chinese video (with English subtitles) which animated the Operation AntiSec plotted by the hacker groups LulzSec and Anonymous.
Who is LulzSec hacker Ryan Cleary?
The suspected LulzSec hacker 19-year-old Ryan Cleary could face up to ten years in jail in the US if he is found guilty of hacking into the CIA and US Senate websites, it has been reported.
Pippa Middleton cartoon character? Comic strip promotes PSN’s inFAMOUS 2 [PHOTOS]
As part of a new series of cartoon strips promoting PlayStation game inFAMOUS 2, Oxford artist Kate Brown has presented Pippa Middleton in a new avatar.
LulzSec denies arrest of its 'glorious leader'
After the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection with the Sony hack, LulzSec came up with yet another tweet ridiculing desperate police efforts to close in on the group. Immediately after the arrest, there had been media reports claiming that the arrested teenager was actually the leader of the hacking group.
Profile of a Hacker: Will arrest of Ryan Cleary, alleged LulzSec mastermind, help bust terror ring?
The reclusive teenage hacker arrested in Britain on Tuesday could prove vital clues to the terror ring of super-brain hackers who torment governments and the biggest of corporations in the world no end.
Will Microsoft's Skype support Xbox rival Sony PlayStation Vita?
An image of Sony’s presentation in Sao Paulo, Brazil reveals a Skype logo which hints Sony’s collaboration with Skype for its upcoming portable gaming system, PlayStation Vita.