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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Report: ICBC Subsidiary Disconnects From Electronic Settlement Platform Amid Cyberattack
Report: ICBC Subsidiary Disconnects From Electronic Settlement Platform Amid Cyberattack
November 10, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The U.S. subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reportedly disconnected itself from an electronic settlement platform for U.S. Treasury securities operated by...

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Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
November 09, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A hacking group with reported ties to Russia has claimed credit for attacking ChatGPT. The reason? The generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool’s parent company’s support for...

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Report: Ace Hardware Unable to Accept Online Orders Amid Cyberattack
Report: Ace Hardware Unable to Accept Online Orders Amid Cyberattack
November 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Ace Hardware is reportedly recovering from a cyberattack that has left it unable to accept online orders. The news was first reported Sunday (Oct. 29)...

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Anti-Ransomware Coalition Tells Hackers: We Won’t Pay
Anti-Ransomware Coalition Tells Hackers: We Won’t Pay
October 31, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A 40-nation alliance reportedly plans to pledge to not to pay ransoms to cybercriminals. The U.S.-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative is making this promise amid a growing...

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Experts Reconsider Banning Ransom Payments as Ransomware Attacks Surge
Experts Reconsider Banning Ransom Payments as Ransomware Attacks Surge
October 25, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks have surged this year, despite efforts to curb them. As a result, experts are now reconsidering the idea of banning ransom payments altogether,...

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US Government Urges Global Effort to Combat Ransomware Attacks
US Government Urges Global Effort to Combat Ransomware Attacks
October 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. government is taking a stand against the growing threat of ransomware attacks by urging other countries to commit to not making ransom payments...

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Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
October 04, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

In recent months, a group of hackers known as “Scattered Spider” has been making headlines for their involvement in major cyberattacks. This group, known for...

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Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
September 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset transaction network Mixin has halted withdrawals and deposits following a $200 million hack. In a post on Twitter/X Sunday (Sept. 24) night, the company said the attack...

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From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
September 20, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the cyber threat landscape. Firms increasingly rely on AI, and this reality is set to accelerate...

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