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)

Report: Identity Theft Indictments Include Conspirators in $400 Million FTX Hack
Report: Identity Theft Indictments Include Conspirators in $400 Million FTX Hack
February 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Three individuals have been indicted for their involvement in an identity theft conspiracy, which reportedly included a $400 million hack of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The...

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Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Reports Personal XRP Accounts Hacked
Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Reports Personal XRP Accounts Hacked
January 31, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Ripple Co-founder and Executive Chairman Chris Larsen said Wednesday (Jan. 31) that some of his personal XRP accounts were hacked on Tuesday (Jan. 30). He...

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New X Passkey Feature Signals Ongoing Shift to Passwordless Future
New X Passkey Feature Signals Ongoing Shift to Passwordless Future
January 25, 2024  |  News

The emergence of all-in-one apps promises unparalleled convenience, offering users a one-stop solution for various needs. From managing finances to staying connected with friends, these...

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SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 
SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 
January 22, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Jan. 9 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was apparently the result of...

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JPMorgan Ups Cyber Defenses as Scam Attacks Rise
JPMorgan Ups Cyber Defenses as Scam Attacks Rise
January 17, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banking giant JPMorgan Chase is not immune to the recent, global surge in cybercrime. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s summit in Davos Switzerland, Mary Callahan Erdoes,...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
Attack Vectors 2024: Scaling Effective Cyber Hygiene Throughout Your Business 
January 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Most crimes, especially most cybercrimes, are crimes of opportunity. And faced with a proliferation of simple yet effective attacks from cybercriminals leveraging scalable tactics powered by...

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Senators Want Better SEC Cybersecurity After EFT-Related Hack
Senators Want Better SEC Cybersecurity After EFT-Related Hack
January 14, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Two U.S. senators want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to up its cybersecurity game after a recent hack. Last week, someone breached SEC’s account on...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Misinformation Tops Global Risk List, WEF Says
Attack Vectors 2024: Misinformation Tops Global Risk List, WEF Says
January 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. That’s a quote from Winston Churchill, who...

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Hackers Hijack SEC X Account to Announce Phony ETF Approval
Hackers Hijack SEC X Account to Announce Phony ETF Approval
January 10, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers took over the SEC’s X account to falsely trumpet the agency’s bitcoin ETF approval. The breach happened Tuesday (Jan. 9), allowing whoever took over...

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