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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AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval
AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval
June 23, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

AT&T’s proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit involving data breaches reportedly received a judge’s preliminary approval Friday (June 20). The judge ruled that the proposed...

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Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services
Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services
June 20, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Thirty databases containing a total of 16 billion login records for a variety of online services were reportedly briefly exposed. Cybernews reported Wednesday (June 18)...

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Hacking Ringleader ‘Stern’ Identified by Law Enforcement
Hacking Ringleader ‘Stern’ Identified by Law Enforcement
June 01, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

In the last six years, hacking gang Trickbot has stolen hundreds of millions of dollars. And during that time, the leader of this Russian group...

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Credential-Harvesting Blitz Puts Tinder, News Corp, Chick-fil-A on Alert
Credential-Harvesting Blitz Puts Tinder, News Corp, Chick-fil-A on Alert
June 01, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” has had a busy year. The gang recently breached the systems of British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S)...

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Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
May 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the data breach announced last week by Coinbase Global. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal told Bloomberg in a report posted Monday (May 19): “We have...

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30% of Data Breaches Involve Victims’ Third-Party Suppliers and Vendors
30% of Data Breaches Involve Victims’ Third-Party Suppliers and Vendors
May 19, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Thirty percent of data breaches that occurred during the year ended Oct. 31 involved a third party, according to Verizon. That percentage is up from 15%...

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Coinbase Says Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost It $400 Million
Coinbase Says Cybersecurity Incident Could Cost It $400 Million
May 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Coinbase disclosed that the cybersecurity incident it reported Thursday (May 15) could cost it as much as $400 million. The company’s investigation into the incident is...

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Yale New Haven Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.5 Million Patients
Yale New Haven Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.5 Million Patients
April 25, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Connecticut-based healthcare provider Yale New Haven Health System reported a data breach that affected more than 5.5 million patients. The data breach involved a “hacking/IT incident” affecting...

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Banks Rethink Cybersecurity Amid Rise of Credential-Based Compromise
Banks Rethink Cybersecurity Amid Rise of Credential-Based Compromise
April 22, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The image of a hacker furiously typing strings of code to brute-force their way into a corporate server is becoming outdated. Today, the most dangerous...

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