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

Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

READ MORE >
From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
September 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hack by hack, the fraudsters are getting bolder. And for enterprises girding against the rising tide of disruption and ransomware, advanced technologies are integral parts...

READ MORE >
Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
September 15, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The recent cyberattacks on Caesars Entertainment and on MGM Resorts reportedly may have been launched with stolen login credentials. A cybersecurity company based in London, DynaRisk, discovered that the login credentials of...

READ MORE >
‘Scattered Spider’ Named as Likely Suspect in MGM Resorts Hack
‘Scattered Spider’ Named as Likely Suspect in MGM Resorts Hack
September 14, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Authorities have reportedly identified the source of the hack that crippled Las Vegas’ biggest casino group. A group of hackers dubbed “Scattered Spider” is the...

READ MORE >
MGM Resorts Hack Becomes Hassle for Vacationers Who Must Use Cash
MGM Resorts Hack Becomes Hassle for Vacationers Who Must Use Cash
September 13, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The cyberattack on MGM Resorts is still reportedly causing trouble for travelers. Guests at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas are dealing with restaurants and...

READ MORE >
MGM Resorts Websites Remain Down Amid Cyberattack
MGM Resorts Websites Remain Down Amid Cyberattack
September 12, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

MGM Resorts’ websites remain down Tuesday (Sept. 12), two days after the beginning of a cyberattack targeting the hotel and gaming company. The firm, which...

READ MORE >
MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
September 11, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Hotel and gaming company MGM Resorts is grappling with a cybersecurity issue that has caused an outage across its properties. “Our investigation is ongoing, and...

READ MORE >
Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
September 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers reportedly gained control of the X, formerly Twitter, account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and stole more than $691,000 from unsuspecting victims. The attack...

READ MORE >
Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
August 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto lender Exactly Protocol has suffered a hack, reportedly resulting in the loss of as much as $12 million. The decentralized credit market, which operates on the...

READ MORE >