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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Bugcrowd: Amid Dark Art of Hacking, A Crowd Of White Hats
Bugcrowd: Amid Dark Art of Hacking, A Crowd Of White Hats
April 02, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Many firms do not have the resources to continually fend off hackers – at least not successfully.  The crowdsourcing model may offer a way to...

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Malaysia Central Bank Says It Stopped Hack Via SWIFT
Malaysia Central Bank Says It Stopped Hack Via SWIFT
March 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Malaysia’s central bank announced Thursday (March 29) that it was the subject of a cyber attack in which hackers aimed to steal money via fraudulent...

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Staying Healthy And Secure — Physically And Digitally
Staying Healthy And Secure — Physically And Digitally
March 29, 2018  |  Today In Data

2017 was a banner year for bad news. Cybersecurity was less than healthy, and hackers escalated their cyberattack efforts — which means it was a troubling...

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South Korean Investigators Looking At North Korea’s Role In Youbit Demise
South Korean Investigators Looking At North Korea’s Role In Youbit Demise
March 29, 2018  |  International

Law enforcement in South Korea is looking into Youbit, the South Korean bitcoin exchange that was the subject of a heist that brought the exchange...

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Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
March 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The leader of a cybercriminal gang responsible for the Carbanak and Cobalt malware attacks was arrested by Spanish police. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Cryptojacking New Bastion Of Growth For Hackers
Cryptojacking New Bastion Of Growth For Hackers
March 22, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

With the ransomware market becoming saturated and overpriced, hackers are setting their sights on so-called cryptojacking, which is giving them a new revenue stream. Get...

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Hackers Are Selling Data Plus Selfies
Hackers Are Selling Data Plus Selfies
March 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are apparently getting more visual with a recent data dump for sale on the dark web — including a selfie of each user. Get...

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Hackers Behind Prilex POS Malware Using Stolen Data To Make Functional Cards
Hackers Behind Prilex POS Malware Using Stolen Data To Make Functional Cards
March 16, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab, the security company, announced Thursday (March 15) that researchers have discovered the hacking group behind the Prilex point-of-sale (POS) malware can use stolen...

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New ICBA Chair Reveals Biggest Threats To Banks
New ICBA Chair Reveals Biggest Threats To Banks
March 14, 2018  |  Banking

Timothy Zimmerman, the new chair of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) believes the biggest threats to banks right now are hackers, FinTech firms...

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