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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How Hackers Compromise Computers To Mine Bitcoin
How Hackers Compromise Computers To Mine Bitcoin
October 27, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Hackers are using virus-infected consumer computers to generate bitcoin, according to news from The Wall Street Journal. Unknowing users may be having their processing power commandeered...

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Fear The Reaper: Botnet Could Be Bigger And Badder Than Mirai
Fear The Reaper: Botnet Could Be Bigger And Badder Than Mirai
October 26, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Just in time for Halloween, the Reaper is coming, and he’s after your internet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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What Makes Dating Apps Vulnerable To Hacks
What Makes Dating Apps Vulnerable To Hacks
October 26, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Dating apps are particularly vulnerable to as many as three different types of cyberattacks that can track and reveal users’ locations, their identities and their...

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Hackers’ Newest Target? Schools
Hackers’ Newest Target? Schools
October 24, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers, being an ever-inventive group, have found a new target to go after. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Homeland Security Warns Consumers Of Infrastructure Attacks
Homeland Security Warns Consumers Of Infrastructure Attacks
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyberattacks targeting U.S. energy and industrial firms are increasing, prompting the U.S. government to issue a public warning about the potential threat. Get the Full...

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Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
October 17, 2017  |  Google

Google is among those exposed by two massive Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities revealed on Monday. The search engine giant has already rolled out patches. In better...

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Adobe Warns Of Flash Malware Vulnerability
Adobe Warns Of Flash Malware Vulnerability
October 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Adobe Systems has warned its users that hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in its Flash multimedia software platform in web browsers. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why It’s Time To Shut Down Cryptocurrencies
Why It’s Time To Shut Down Cryptocurrencies
October 16, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Two innovators approached a well-heeled investor asking for money. Their sales pitch was very convincing. They told this investor that their innovation was so incredibly...

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Chicago Is Number One For Botnets
Chicago Is Number One For Botnets
October 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

New research reveals that 6.7 million additional bots joined the global botnet in 2016, with Chicago and Washington D.C. as the leading U.S. cities in...

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