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Expert comment on the r4dBlack hackers –
Websites around the world, and in Australia, have come under attack by hackers
using the name, “r4dBlack”.
A search on Google for “hacked by r4dBlack” reveals a list of sites affected by the
attack including Queensland Sugar and major US job search websites such as the
Washington Post and CNNMoney.com.
What has happened to sites that have been attacked?
What are the hackers trying to achieve?
How has this attack affected Australian companies?
How can businesses and individuals protect themselves from hack attacks?
RMIT University’s Dr Mark Gregory is an expert in internet security.
Dr Gregory is a Senior Lecturer in Network Engineering at RMIT’s School of
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
He is available for comment on the issues related to the hacking attacks by
“r4dBlack”.
For interviews: RMIT University’s Dr Mark Gregory, 0418 999 089 or (03) 9925
3243.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Communications, Gosia
Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
15 February, 2010
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