A Japanese hacker has surreptitiously posted a program on the Net which gives remote attackers complete control of vulnerable servers running Microsoft's popular Web server software. The source code ...

A hacker is making the rounds and attacking Git hosting services like GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab. The attacks reportedly started on May 3, and as of now, it is unclear how the hacker is gaining ...

A hacker group released code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack as soon as this weekend, security researchers warned. The warning came Friday, after ...

App security testing firm Veracode has launched its inaugural Veracode Hacker Games, an event which aims to encourage the growth of secure coding skills. Taking place over two weeks from March 15-25 ...

Anti-virus vendors hoping to generate sales are always looking for ways to scare the bejesus out of you. While everything they say and do shouldn’t be ignored, AV vendors should always be judged with ...

The term hacker may typically be associated with negative connotations. However, TeenHacks LI is working with high school students by using hacking and coding to assist in philanthropic efforts ...

Plus: The FBI says a recent hack of its wiretap tools poses a national security risk, attackers stole Cisco source code as part of an ongoing supply chain hacking spree, and more.

Why is learning to code a big deal? Here's one reason: In 2015, as many as 7 million job openings were in occupations that required coding skills, reported Burning Glass, a job-market analytics firm.

From civic tech to game jams, events and meetups offer space to build skills and work on software development projects. Many are continuing in virtual mode. At Technica, the University of Maryland's ...