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)

Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
November 23, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Next year hackers may begin extorting victims in an entirely new, and potentially dangerous, way. According to a new report from Forrester Research, the health...

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Malware Checks In To Starwood’s POS
Malware Checks In To Starwood’s POS
November 20, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Just days after Marriott agreed to purchase the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain for $12.2 billion, officially creating the world’s largest hotel company, Starwood announced...

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Is FireEye’s Earnings Miss Really About Less Cyber Attacks?
Is FireEye’s Earnings Miss Really About Less Cyber Attacks?
November 13, 2015  |  In Depth

Last week cybersecurity firm FireEye not only fell short of investor expectations when their earnings were released, but the company also laid part of the...

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Three Charged In Massive JPMorgan Hack
Three Charged In Massive JPMorgan Hack
November 10, 2015  |  News

Three men have been indicted in a huge cyberattack that rocked JPMorgan back in 2014, but according to prosecutors their cybercriminal activities include many more...

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ProtonMail Crowdfunds Cyber Defense Against DDoS Attack
ProtonMail Crowdfunds Cyber Defense Against DDoS Attack
November 09, 2015  |  News

Swiss encrypted email provider ProtonMail has been held hostage by continued distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) since last week, but the company is fighting...

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NCR Enhances Online/Mobile Banking Risk-Based Authentication
NCR Enhances Online/Mobile Banking Risk-Based Authentication
November 04, 2015  |  News

Consumer transaction giant NCR Corp. has announced the latest iteration of its fraud detection technology known as Fractals, which is geared toward the eBanking industry...

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