Capture the Flag - in Code

Computer hacking brings to mind the thief who tries to take over your system, stealing valuable information or rendering your machine useless. But hackers also help improve computing's best defenses - the security systems that prevent ill-intentioned attacks.

Recently a University of Illinois club known as "SigMIL" placed fourth in a worldwide hacking competition - the goal was to enter other teams' systems while keeping them from attacking yours. AM 580's Tom Rogers talked with Frank Stratton, an undergraduate member of the U of I team.