News Archive for February 22 2008

Dead Cow Cult Releases Google Hacking Kit to the Wild

The Cult of the Dead Cow hacker group -- which claims to be the world's most attractive hacker group -- has released Goolag Scanner, an open source tool that uses Google's search engines to look for vulnerabilities in Web sites. Goolag Scanner is either a Web auditing tool that can be used by security professionals or a hacking tool that provides wicked-easy access to a wealth of information.

Motorcycle officer escorting Clinton motorcade dies in crash

Raw video of crash site
A police motorcycle officer died after a crash while escorting Hillary Clinton's motorcade to a campaign rally this morning.

Rep. Renzi indicted on fraud, finance charges (Reuters)

Reuters - A federal grand jury has indicted Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Renzi of Arizona on 35 criminal counts including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering and official extortion, according to court papers unsealed on Friday.

Aaron Carter Busted For Drug Possession

Pop star Aaron Carter has been arrested for drug possession in Texas. The 20-year-old was pulled over by cops after he was spotted speeding in Kimble County at around midday on Thursday. [...] Read more!

Ex-Arizona Gov. Mecham Dies at 83

Evan Mecham, a firebrand conservative who served 15 months as Arizona's governor before a dramatic impeachment trial removed him from office in 1988, died Thursday, a former aide said. He was 83.

Will Smith wins apology and damages over Adolf Hitler claim

The actor Will Smith has won undisclosed damages in a London court over false claims he described Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as a "good person".

Two ex-Marsh executives convicted of bid-rigging

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two former executives at Marsh Inc, a unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc , were found guilty on a monopoly charge on Friday for participating in an insurance bid-rigging scheme, court officials said.