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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Amazon, Google Smart Speakers Could Be Breached By Hackers

Amazon, Google Smart Speakers Could Be Breached By Hackers
Amazon, Google Smart Speakers Could Be Breached By Hackers
October 22, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers at SRLabs have discovered a new vulnerability that could leave Google and Amazon smart speakers exposed to hackers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Hundreds Of Dental Offices Hit In Ransomware Attacks
Hundreds Of Dental Offices Hit In Ransomware Attacks
August 30, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Dental offices across the United States were targeted in a large-scale ransomware attack perpetrated through third-party software meant to protect data, according to reports.  Get...

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Connected Vehicle Security Takes A Spot In The Front Seat
Connected Vehicle Security Takes A Spot In The Front Seat
August 28, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Multiple companies in payments and commerce are pressing the gas on the emerging connected vehicle ecosystem — but some speed bumps are appearing, and some...

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The Ongoing Game Of Innovation Whack-a-Mole 
The Ongoing Game Of Innovation Whack-a-Mole 
August 27, 2019  |  Today In Data

Solving problems in the digital era is a bit like playing whack-a-mole – no matter how many one hits, a new one is always popping...

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Instagram Invites Security Experts To Hack Its Checkout Feature
Instagram Invites Security Experts To Hack Its Checkout Feature
August 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Instagram is inviting a group of security researchers known as white hat hackers to stress-test its Checkout feature before it launches outside the United States....

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New Strain Of Ransomware Striking US, European Firms 
New Strain Of Ransomware Striking US, European Firms 
August 12, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Cyber insurance claims are spiking as a new type of ransomware targets companies across the U.S. and Europe, the The Financial Times reported on Sunday...

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Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
July 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The 2017 Equifax data hack affecting more than 143 million people worldwide will cost the company about $700 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Symantec Finds Vulnerability In WhatsApp, Telegram
Symantec Finds Vulnerability In WhatsApp, Telegram
July 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The cybersecurity company Symantec has found an exploit that can be breached by hackers using WhatsApp and Telegram media files, according to reports. Get the...

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Hackers Make Off With $500K From 7-Eleven Japan App
Hackers Make Off With $500K From 7-Eleven Japan App
July 07, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

7-Eleven Japan had to suspend the mobile payments feature on its 7Pay app due to a security flaw that affected around 900 people. Get the...

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