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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Hackers Had Six-Month Access To Citrix Networks
Hackers Had Six-Month Access To Citrix Networks
May 01, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Citrix has confirmed that hackers had access to its networks for six months before the breach was discovered, according to reports. In a letter to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Hackers Use Malware To Generate Crypto; Disney Could Acquire Stakes In Crypto Exchanges
Bitcoin Daily: Hackers Use Malware To Generate Crypto; Disney Could Acquire Stakes In Crypto Exchanges
April 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Hackers are still using classified exploits built by the National Security Agency two years after they were stolen, this time to mine for cryptocurrency. According...

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FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security
FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security
April 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. The...

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The Chipotle Hack And The Troubling Trend Of Credential Stuffing
The Chipotle Hack And The Troubling Trend Of Credential Stuffing
April 24, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The news out of Chipotle feels a bit like déjà vu, as it’s a story we’ve all heard before. Reports have appeared all over social...

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Bitcoin Daily: New Owner To Restore Hacked Crypto Exchange; Serena Williams Invests In Coinbase
Bitcoin Daily: New Owner To Restore Hacked Crypto Exchange; Serena Williams Invests In Coinbase
April 23, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif announced that it is resuming business this week after it suffered a hack that resulted in about $60 million lost last...

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Microsoft Admits Breach Of Web-Based Email Accounts
Microsoft Admits Breach Of Web-Based Email Accounts
April 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Microsoft, the Redmond, Washington software giant, confirmed to reporters over the weekend that its web-based email services were hacked. According to reports citing Microsoft, the company...

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Online Porn Pays Off For Fraudsters
Online Porn Pays Off For Fraudsters
April 11, 2019  |  Fraud Attack

Like it or not, pornography — among the most ancient human creative endeavors — is a central player in the digital world we inhabit. By...

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SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist
SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist
April 11, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Three years after fraudsters made off with $101 million from a Bangladesh bank, cyber threats have evolved, according to a new report by SWIFT.  The...

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Study: Hotels Often Leak Guest PII
Study: Hotels Often Leak Guest PII
April 10, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A study by Symantec, a cybersecurity company, showed that two out of every three hotel sites have leaked personal data, which could include credit card...

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