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HOPE Hackers Tough on Lamo

Jul 18th, 2010 | By
HOPE Hackers Tough on Lamo

July 18, 2010 | New York City | by John Draper | | | | | | It’s the 8th annual HOPE convention where hackers have gathered from around the world. I was able to interview Adrian Lamo yesterday on camera while surrounded by heavy security. It was rather nerve-wracking. Adrian Lamo, if you don’t more »



Scientist Hacks A Bug

Jul 1st, 2010 | By

On his blog, Scientist Michel M. Maharbiz explained how he added a computer chip to the back of a bug to be able to use a remote control on it. He shared how he and his colleagues implanted several neural electrodes into the beetle’s nervous and muscular systems at its pupal stage so it was more »



Free Spyware Downloads – 4 Simple Steps to Spyproofing Your Computer

Apr 11th, 2010 | By

I think the question should be, do I use my computer for anything that would best remain private and confidential? Computer monitoring has become a huge industry, involving individuals, companies and governments worldwide. Ask the millions of people who’ve had their identities stolen if they would have done anything different, knowing what they do now.



Network Security – The Real Vulnerabilities

Mar 26th, 2010 | By

You have done, what most people think, are the major steps towards a secure network. This is partially correct. What about the other factors?



Mitnick’s Hackermobile For Sale

Mar 11th, 2010 | By
Mitnick’s Hackermobile For Sale

Word on the street is that the world’s most famous hacker, Kevin Mitnick, is selling his hackermobile – a 2005 Lexus SC 430 with only 36,000 miles on it – for $32,810 or best offer. That’s less than $1 per mile. A conversation with the legend himself confirmed what Technorazzi has long suspected. Mitnick stated, more »



John Draper in Flaunt Magazine

Feb 22nd, 2010 | By
John Draper in Flaunt Magazine

Flaunt Magazine is seriously hip. Within two clicks I found stories about Rachel Bilson, Bijou Phillips, Prince, Jame Macavoy, Mark Ronson. Yet somehow, our very own beloved, toothless, raving Captain Crunch showed up within its pages – in the same issue as Evan Rachel Wood, – making it all the hipper. They were going to more »