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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Digital Authentication Firm Twilio Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data

Digital Authentication Firm Twilio Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data
Digital Authentication Firm Twilio Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data
August 08, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Digital authentication company Twilio said some employees and customers were victims of a hack, a Bloomberg report said Monday (Aug. 8). Get the Full Story...

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Today in Crypto: Chileans Stablecoin Use up 50% as Economy Dips; Portugal’s Banks Close Crypto Accounts
Today in Crypto: Chileans Stablecoin Use up 50% as Economy Dips; Portugal’s Banks Close Crypto...
August 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers have returned $9 million to cross-chain bridge Nomad after it was exploited for $190.4 million Tuesday (Aug. 2), Coindesk wrote. Get the Full Story...

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$8M Solana Hack: A Cautionary Tale About the Dangers of Crypto Hot Wallets
$8M Solana Hack: A Cautionary Tale About the Dangers of Crypto Hot Wallets
August 03, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

At this point, it’s tempting to say, “Another day, another massive crypto hack.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Millions Drained in Solana Wallet Hack
Millions Drained in Solana Wallet Hack
August 03, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Security firms are scrambling to assess total losses after hackers hit thousands of Solana wallets and drained millions in assets in an attack that started...

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Ransomware Fraudsters Pivot as Payments Shrink 
Ransomware Fraudsters Pivot as Payments Shrink 
July 29, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals engaged in ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) have been forced to pivot in how they run their fraudulent operations, as fewer victims coughed up payments this year...

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Hackers Force a $4B Question: Can DeFi Ever Be Safe?
Hackers Force a $4B Question: Can DeFi Ever Be Safe?
July 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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Financial Firms Increasingly Victimized by ‘Cryptojacking’ Attacks
Financial Firms Increasingly Victimized by ‘Cryptojacking’ Attacks
July 26, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Financial firms — including banks and trading houses — are becoming increasingly victimized in attacks where hackers aim to use their computer systems to mine...

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Crypto Firms Tell Hackers to Keep Some of What They Steal
Crypto Firms Tell Hackers to Keep Some of What They Steal
July 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency platforms that have been the victim of thefts are telling their attackers to keep some of the stolen digital assets and give back the...

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DOJ Recovers $500K in Healthcare Ransom Demanded by North Korean Hackers 
DOJ Recovers $500K in Healthcare Ransom Demanded by North Korean Hackers 
July 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Roughly a half-million dollars was seized on behalf of healthcare providers that reportedly paid ransom to North Korean hackers, the U.S Department of Justice said. ...

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