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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Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures

Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
Malware Success Rates Demonstrate Enterprise Security Failures
December 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A new report studying the success rates of malware attacks on enterprise suggests a failure among corporations to adequately protect their systems. Get the Full...

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North Korea’s Fingerprints On Youbit Bitcoin Heist
North Korea’s Fingerprints On Youbit Bitcoin Heist
December 21, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

South Korean investigators are looking into whether North Korea was involved in a cyberattack that brought down a bitcoin exchange, Youbit, in the country. Get...

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North Korea Behind 2017 Cryptocurrency Hacks
North Korea Behind 2017 Cryptocurrency Hacks
December 18, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

North Korean hackers were responsible for numerous attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges that resulted in the theft of $6.99 million worth of tokens this year. Get...

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US, Russian Banks Targeted By Hackers In ATM Scam
US, Russian Banks Targeted By Hackers In ATM Scam
December 12, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Moscow-based data security firm Group-IB reported Monday (Dec. 11) that a group of Russian hackers stole close to $10 million from several largely U.S. and...

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Suspected Botnet Crime Ring Boss Arrested
Suspected Botnet Crime Ring Boss Arrested
December 06, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

A cybercriminal described as the administrator of the Andromeda network has been arrested in a joint operation involving Belarus, Germany and the United States. Get the...

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PayPal’s TIO Network Breach Said To Impact 1.6M Customers
PayPal’s TIO Network Breach Said To Impact 1.6M Customers
December 04, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

PayPal disclosed late last week that the personal information of around 1.6 million users may have been compromised at its TIO Networks unit, a company...

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Chinese Hackers Behind Moody’s Cyberattack
Chinese Hackers Behind Moody’s Cyberattack
November 28, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Three individuals connected to a Chinese cybersecurity company have reportedly hacked automation company Siemens, software processing firm Trimble and bond credit rating business Moody’s Analytics...

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Amazon Key Security Cam Might Not Be So Secure
Amazon Key Security Cam Might Not Be So Secure
November 17, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon’s new delivery service, dubbed Amazon Key – which enables delivery agents to leave packages inside homes and apartments, and comes with a camera to...

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