Hackers

A computer hacker is any skilled computer expert that uses their technical knowledge to overcome a problem. While "hacker" can refer to any skilled computer programmer, the term has become associated in popular culture with a "security hacker", someone who, with their technical knowledge, uses bugs or exploits to break into computer systems.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

APIs and Points of Vulnerability Spotlight BaaS Risks as Platforms Evolve 
APIs and Points of Vulnerability Spotlight BaaS Risks as Platforms Evolve 
March 11, 2024  |  Banking

If there’s a surety in financial services, it’s that hackers and bad actors probe ecosystems and platforms for points of vulnerability, looking for weak links...

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US Government Expedites Payments to Hospitals Affected by United Breach
US Government Expedites Payments to Hospitals Affected by United Breach
March 06, 2024  |  Healthcare

In response to a cybersecurity breach that has disrupted the U.S. healthcare system, the federal government has taken action to support hospitals and healthcare providers...

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Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
March 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A post on an online forum popular with cybercriminals reportedly claimed that UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to the Blackcat ransomware group to recover compromised data and...

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American Express Notifies Customers of Data Breach at Third Party Used by Others
American Express Notifies Customers of Data Breach at Third Party Used by Others
March 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

American Express has notified customers of a data breach at a third-party service provider that is used by many merchants. The unnamed service provider “experienced unauthorized...

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Change Healthcare Hack Leaves Smaller Providers Low on Cash
Change Healthcare Hack Leaves Smaller Providers Low on Cash
February 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. health providers are facing financial catastrophe following a week-long cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The ransomware attack has even left some smaller providers running short on cash, Reuters...

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LoanDepot Says 16.9 Million Customers Impacted by January Data Breach
LoanDepot Says 16.9 Million Customers Impacted by January Data Breach
February 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

LoanDepot said Friday (Feb. 23) that a data breach that impacted the company in January affected 16.9 million customers. In the breach that occurred Jan....

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Apple Launches Security Upgrade to Combat Potential Quantum Computing Attacks
Apple Launches Security Upgrade to Combat Potential Quantum Computing Attacks
February 21, 2024  |  Apple

In a move to improve the security of its iMessage app, Apple is upgrading its encryption system to fend off potential quantum computing attacks. The new system,...

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OpenAI Stops Hack Attempts by 5 State-Sponsored Cybercrime Groups
OpenAI Stops Hack Attempts by 5 State-Sponsored Cybercrime Groups
February 14, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI says it has disrupted state-sponsored hackers attempting to use its technology for malicious purposes. Working with its partner Microsoft, the artificial intelligence (AI) company said in...

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Real-Time Biometric Attendance Trackers Spark Student Safety Concerns
Real-Time Biometric Attendance Trackers Spark Student Safety Concerns
February 09, 2024  |  Biometrics

The increasing attacks on educational institutions, especially in the U.S., has prompted a pressing need for robust security measures to safeguard school campuses.  In response...

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