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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Russian Hacker Tracker At Kaspersky Lab Arrested On Treason Charges

Russian Hacker Tracker At Kaspersky Lab Arrested On Treason Charges
Russian Hacker Tracker At Kaspersky Lab Arrested On Treason Charges
January 26, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

One of the top cybercrime experts at Russia’s biggest cybersecurity firm was arrested on charges of treason last month. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
January 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters today are going big and going home — with lots of dough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

While ransomware continues to be a go-to tactic for hackers for extorting and manipulating victims out of money, not everyone impacted is willing to just...

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Hackers Use Smartphones To Block 911 Access
Hackers Use Smartphones To Block 911 Access
January 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A new attack is emerging in which the hackers can prevent access to 911, and it may just be because of vulnerabilities in the system....

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Hacker Tracker: Call Center Scams, Password Reuse Dangers
Hacker Tracker: Call Center Scams, Password Reuse Dangers
January 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It never takes long for cybercriminals to find new avenues to perpetrate fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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How Russia Cozied Up to Top Hackers to Wage Cyberwarfare
How Russia Cozied Up to Top Hackers to Wage Cyberwarfare
December 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Russia is armed and ready for cyberwar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Hackers Use Phone Numbers To Steal Bitcoin
Hackers Use Phone Numbers To Steal Bitcoin
December 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are going old school, using just a telephone number to steal everything from money in bank accounts to bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Three Years After The Target Breach
Three Years After The Target Breach
December 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

There was a time when data breaches were not a daily part of consumers’ day-to-day lives. Sure, credit cards got stolen or skimmed from time...

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Lynda.com Hacked; Impacts 55,000 Passwords
Lynda.com Hacked; Impacts 55,000 Passwords
December 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Lynda.com, the online learning unit of LinkedIn that is now a subsidiary of Microsoft, is the latest victim of a data hack. Get the Full Story...

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