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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Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
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October 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Among the meteoric rise of payments innovation, tokenization’s widening adoption has been among the most notable. It’s been around for more than a decade, but...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
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October 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. This plan is...

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October 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. The artificial intelligence (AI) company revealed the attempt Wednesday (Oct. 9)...

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October 07, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The National Security Agency (NSA), other government agencies and some companies have reportedly begun investigating the possibility that Chinese hackers have targeted American telecommunications companies. The...

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September 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

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September 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with AT&T that resolves the agency’s investigation into a January 2023 hack in which AT&T customer...

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