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Going viral

By Jake Carroll | 10:14 Sep 3, 2010 | 13 Comments

X-ray: We find out where internet viruses came from, how they work, and where they're going.

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The pirate life for me

By Jake Carroll | 10:53 Mar 2, 2010 | 14 Comments

X-ray: Jake Carroll puts on an eye-patch and looks into the history of software piracy and protection.

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Hole in the wall

By Ashton Mills | 10:26 Jun 4, 2009 | 2 Comments

X-Ray: The firewall is an essential bastion of internet security, but what's not well known is that all firewalls have an Achilles heel...

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Piracy. Greed or grievance?

By Vito Cassisi | 15:47 Jan 23, 2009 | 10 Comments

Opinion: Meet my wealthy Uncle, Torrence. On piracy and why it happens, and what can be done about it.

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Hacking in the real world

By Dan Rutter | 11:39 Jun 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Daniel Rutter looks into some popular hacks and discovers it’s not all cyberpunks and code-warriors. Here’s the real deal on net security...

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Firewalls 101

By Ashton Mills | 10:09 Apr 16, 2007 | Comment Now

Ashton Mills straps on some flame-retardant clothing and attempts to venture through a few walls of fire.

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The Making of Malware

By Ashton Mills | 14:08 Oct 13, 2006 | Comment Now

We dissect what makes up a worm. They're arguably more evil than viruses or trojans.

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Atomic Chat: Kevin Mitnick

By Stuart Ridley | 10:00 Apr 29, 2005 | 2 Comments

Did Mitnick, master hacker, really cry like a girl in that hotel room all those years ago? Stuart Ridley wants to know.

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CyberPsychosis

By Logan Booker | 10:43 Apr 26, 2005 | Comment Now

Inside malware and the minds who make it.

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Big Boss Blues - Fallout #27

By Staff Writers | 00:00 Jan 12, 2004 | Comment Now

Be it viruses or worms, John Simpson has contracted something.

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Atomic Magazine

Issue: 133 | February, 2012

Atomic is a magazine aimed squarely at computer enthusiasts, gamers, and serious PC upgraders.

Every month we bring you the latest reviews of new technology and PC components, in depth features on everything from overclocking to console hacking, and gaming previews and interviews.

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