Companies Retaliate Against Hacking Attacks

Frustrated by their inability to stop sophisticated hacking attacks or use the law to punish their assailants, an increasing number of U.S. companies are taking retaliatory action. Known in the cyber security industry as “active defense” or “strike-back” technology, the reprisals range from modest steps to distract and delay a…

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“Anonymous” hackers arrested for cyber attacks

US authorities have arrested 16 people for cyber crimes including an online attack on eBay’s PayPal website. It was allegedly carried out by the hacking group ” Anonymous” in retribution for dropping WikiLeaks as a client. The suspects were detained across nine states and could face up to 10 years…

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