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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$3.5 Million Volo Hack Deepens DeFi’s Security Problem

$3.5 Million Volo Hack Deepens DeFi’s Security Problem
$3.5 Million Volo Hack Deepens DeFi’s Security Problem
April 22, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Another decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol has been the target of a hack. Volo Protocol said Wednesday (April 22) that a breach had drained around $3.5 million...

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The Cyber Insecurity List: Why Hackers Are Logging in, Not Breaking In
The Cyber Insecurity List: Why Hackers Are Logging in, Not Breaking In
April 20, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals ranging from state actors to industrialized ransomware syndicates are converging on the same strategic truth: the shortest path into a target is often through...

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Faster AI Hacks Spark OpenAI-Anthropic Rift
Faster AI Hacks Spark OpenAI-Anthropic Rift
April 15, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The debate about what artificial intelligence (AI) can do is over. This week, Anthropic and OpenAI each answered the question. The answers landed very differently....

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Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
April 13, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

In the escalating cybersecurity arms race, the enterprise’s most valuable asset may no longer be its defense perimeter but rather someone who knows how to...

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The Cybersecurity Hit List: From Enterprise AI to Compromised Coffee Machines
The Cybersecurity Hit List: From Enterprise AI to Compromised Coffee Machines
April 06, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Bad actors love a good opportunity. And the enterprise cybersecurity landscape has given them several in just the past few days. A cluster of seemingly...

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FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident
FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident
April 03, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a breach of its networks as a “major incident,” Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 2). This designation applies...

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US and Global Law Enforcement Shut Down LeakBase Hackers Forum
US and Global Law Enforcement Shut Down LeakBase Hackers Forum
March 04, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The Justice Department announced the seizure of what it called one of the world’s largest hacker forums. In a Wednesday (March 4) news release, the department said LeakBase,...

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Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers
Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers
February 25, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Google has reportedly disrupted a hacking group that breached dozens of organizations in 42 countries. The China-linked group, known as UNC2814 and “Gallium,” has a nearly...

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