Computer Hackers

Bitcoin hit by denial of service attack: Transactions not confirming

The attacks are responsible for problems experienced by two bitcoin exchanges that caused them to temporarily halt withdrawals by customers who stored bitcoins in digital wallets provided by the exchanges,

Hackers sue German government over NSA spying

A group of computer hackers and human rights campaigners in Germany announced Monday that they are suing their government for allegedly breaking the law by aiding foreign spies.

Net Criminals to Step up Cyberwar in 2007

Computer hackers will open a new front in the multi-billion pound "cyberwar" in 2007, targeting mobile phones, IM and community Web sites.