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.

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Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
June 20, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A hacker group has reportedly raised the stakes after getting no response from Reddit. The group known as BlackCat is now not only demanding a $4.5...

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Hacking Group Clop Adds to Growing List of Victims
Hacking Group Clop Adds to Growing List of Victims
June 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A hacking group known as Clop reportedly continues to steal sensitive data from companies around the world. The group — taking its name from the...

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MOVEit Hack Damage Spreads to British Airways and BBC 
MOVEit Hack Damage Spreads to British Airways and BBC 
June 05, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Pharmacy chain Boots, Nova Scotia’s government and at least two airlines are reportedly victims of an ongoing cyberattack. According to published reports Monday (June 5), Boots, British...

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Supply Chain Weak Links Pose Incoming Payments Fraud Risks for CFOs
Supply Chain Weak Links Pose Incoming Payments Fraud Risks for CFOs
March 06, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Hackers and fraudsters constantly probe their would-be victims for weaknesses. And when it comes to B2B fraud — where the payoff can be in the...

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Report: Mysterious ‘Nevada Group’ Launches Mass Ransomware Attack
Report: Mysterious ‘Nevada Group’ Launches Mass Ransomware Attack
February 23, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers dubbed the “Nevada Group” have reportedly launched one of the largest ever ransomware attacks. The goal of the as-yet-unidentified group is to paralyze computer...

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UN Says North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto in 2022
UN Says North Korea Stole Record Amount of Crypto in 2022
February 07, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Nations says North Korea stole a record amount of cryptocurrency assets last year. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 7), a confidential UN report...

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nsKnox Is Preparing for a Wave of ‘Human Hacking’
nsKnox Is Preparing for a Wave of ‘Human Hacking’
February 06, 2023  |  Opinion

As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, companies must implement technology to protect payments, Nithai Barzam, COO at nsKnox, writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “2023 Payments...

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Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
Crypto Hackers Stole Billions Last Year by Targeting DeFi
February 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Adding to the cryptocurrency sector’s 2022 woes, hackers stole $3.8 billion from crypto companies last year. This, as a new crypto crime report from blockchain...

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Tenable to Invest Up to $25M in Early-Stage Cybersecurity Firms
Tenable to Invest Up to $25M in Early-Stage Cybersecurity Firms
January 26, 2023  |  Investments

Tenable will invest up to $25 million in startups that can help its cybersecurity efforts. Those ventures will be part of the company’s new corporate investment...

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