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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US House Weighs Response As Cyberattacks Against FIs Jump 238 Pct

US House Weighs Response As Cyberattacks Against FIs Jump 238 Pct
US House Weighs Response As Cyberattacks Against FIs Jump 238 Pct
June 16, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks against the financial industry have jumped by 238 percent in just the first five months of the year, VMware, Inc. Head of Cybersecurity Strategy...

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India-Based Hackers Target Advocacy Groups, Others
India-Based Hackers Target Advocacy Groups, Others
June 09, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Reports of a hacker-for-hire group dubbed “Dark Basin,” which has targeted journalists, advocacy groups and elected officials, are rocketing around the world. Get the Full...

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Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid
Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid
April 24, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic, like other disasters, has created a playground for cybercriminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Google: State-Backed Hackers Behind Coronavirus Phishing Attempts
Google: State-Backed Hackers Behind Coronavirus Phishing Attempts
April 22, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Security experts at Google have identified over a dozen government-backed hacking groups trying to use the coronavirus pandemic to fuel malware and phishing attempts. Get...

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Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
April 09, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Travelex, the foreign exchange company that was crippled by hackers on New Year’s Eve, reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to get their systems back...

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Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
April 01, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

As individuals were beginning to seek COVID-19 benefits, hackers disrupted Italy’s Social Security internet site, per the leader of the welfare agency. Pasquale Tridico said...

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Why Securing The IoT Is The Next Frontier For ISPs
Why Securing The IoT Is The Next Frontier For ISPs
March 24, 2020  |  Internet of Things

Indispensable but interchangeable. Such is the problem of modern ISPs – the telcos, cable companies and satellite providers. They provide the fundamental infrastructure that keeps the entire...

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Magecart Hackers Hit NutriBullet Website Multiple Times
Magecart Hackers Hit NutriBullet Website Multiple Times
March 18, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Hackers identified as being part of Magecart Group 8 attacked NutriBullet’s website multiple times during the last few months, according to new RiskIQ research released...

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