Also includes archive of related news stories. The Hackers' Alert section of this site, from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication, features a series of articles on hacking by OJR columnist and USC journalism professor Doug Thomas. 2600, The Hacker Quarterly A leading source of information on the hacker underground. Includes a thorough list of hacked Web sites. The site takes special interest in the case of Kevin Mitnick, charged with computer fraud in 1995.
Site includes a jargon dictionary, chat room and media center.
Hackers' Hall of Fame Compiled by Michelle Slatalla, the site highlights the activities and antics of several well-known hackers, from Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation, to phone hacker Mark Abene, a k a Phiber Optik. Also includes a lively timeline. Their site tracks legislation on computer security and privacy, particularly measures concerning free speech, encryption and wiretapping. Perhaps best known as the force behind the Blue Ribbon Campaign against Internet censorship, EFF is dedicated to protecting free speech online through its lobbying efforts. Also includes an archive of more than 30 articles on hacking.