Hackers Broke Down Govt. Computers

As per Darwin Court heard on May 15, 2008, a professional hacker closed down the computer system of Northern Territory Government and erased identities of several employees. It is further believed that the government is at the risk of another serious cyber attack.

The researchers explained the computer hacking and said that it is a practice of changing computer software and hardware to a do anything apart from the author's original goal. People involve in these types of activities are known as hackers. But in the present case, the hackers targeted the private details of workers that could be used for phishing.

Phishing is also known as "brand spoofing" and is aimed at stealing significant details such as social security and credit card numbers, user ID and password...

» SPAMfighter News - 5/28/2008