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

Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
April 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Travelex, the foreign exchange company that was crippled by hackers on New Year’s Eve, reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to get their systems back...

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Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
Hackers Disrupt Benefits Claims On Italy’s Social Security Website
April 01, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

As individuals were beginning to seek COVID-19 benefits, hackers disrupted Italy’s Social Security internet site, per the leader of the welfare agency. Pasquale Tridico said...

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Why Securing The IoT Is The Next Frontier For ISPs
Why Securing The IoT Is The Next Frontier For ISPs
March 24, 2020  |  Internet of Things

Indispensable but interchangeable. Such is the problem of modern ISPs – the telcos, cable companies and satellite providers. They provide the fundamental infrastructure that keeps the entire...

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Magecart Hackers Hit NutriBullet Website Multiple Times
Magecart Hackers Hit NutriBullet Website Multiple Times
March 18, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

Hackers identified as being part of Magecart Group 8 attacked NutriBullet’s website multiple times during the last few months, according to new RiskIQ research released...

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Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Hackers around the world are taking advantage of coronavirus fears by posing as organizations like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...

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FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace
FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace
March 11, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A Russian national believed to be behind the Deer.io service, which lets hackers advertise and sell stolen information, has been arrested by the FBI, according...

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Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
February 28, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Cloud hosting platforms are charged with storing and protecting vast troves of valuable personal and company information, making them tempting targets for fraudsters. Improper security...

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Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Client List Is Hacked
Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Client List Is Hacked
February 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Facial recognition outfit Clearview AI — which collects billions of photos off the internet, and uses them for facial recognition technology — has been hacked, and...

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Email Scam Victim Sues Bank Claiming Lack Of Fraud Protection
Email Scam Victim Sues Bank Claiming Lack Of Fraud Protection
February 23, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Police and financial institutions are battling to contain a wire transfer email hacking scam that is costing individuals and businesses billions, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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