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)

Anti-Ransomware Coalition Tells Hackers: We Won’t Pay
Anti-Ransomware Coalition Tells Hackers: We Won’t Pay
October 31, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A 40-nation alliance reportedly plans to pledge to not to pay ransoms to cybercriminals. The U.S.-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative is making this promise amid a growing...

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Experts Reconsider Banning Ransom Payments as Ransomware Attacks Surge
Experts Reconsider Banning Ransom Payments as Ransomware Attacks Surge
October 25, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks have surged this year, despite efforts to curb them. As a result, experts are now reconsidering the idea of banning ransom payments altogether,...

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US Government Urges Global Effort to Combat Ransomware Attacks
US Government Urges Global Effort to Combat Ransomware Attacks
October 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. government is taking a stand against the growing threat of ransomware attacks by urging other countries to commit to not making ransom payments...

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Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
October 04, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

In recent months, a group of hackers known as “Scattered Spider” has been making headlines for their involvement in major cyberattacks. This group, known for...

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Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
September 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset transaction network Mixin has halted withdrawals and deposits following a $200 million hack. In a post on Twitter/X Sunday (Sept. 24) night, the company said the attack...

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From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
September 20, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the cyber threat landscape. Firms increasingly rely on AI, and this reality is set to accelerate...

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Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

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From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
September 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hack by hack, the fraudsters are getting bolder. And for enterprises girding against the rising tide of disruption and ransomware, advanced technologies are integral parts...

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Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
September 15, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The recent cyberattacks on Caesars Entertainment and on MGM Resorts reportedly may have been launched with stolen login credentials. A cybersecurity company based in London, DynaRisk, discovered that the login credentials of...

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