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

Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism

Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If a technology service is free, you are the product — not the customer. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman officially launches his cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin,...

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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
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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