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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Ukraine Cracks Down On Ransomware Gang Tied To US, S. Korean Cyberattacks

Ukraine Cracks Down On Ransomware Gang Tied To US, S. Korean Cyberattacks
Ukraine Cracks Down On Ransomware Gang Tied To US, S. Korean Cyberattacks
June 16, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Ukrainian police have carried out more than 20 raids against alleged ransomware hackers from a group called Clop, which has been blamed for the loss...

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Cyberattacks Doubled In Europe During Pandemic
Cyberattacks Doubled In Europe During Pandemic
June 11, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercrime in Europe doubled in the past year as hackers took advantage of the pandemic, CNN reported, citing figures from the European Union. Get the...

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McDonald’s Falls Victim To Data Breach Amid Growing Cyberattack Concern
McDonald’s Falls Victim To Data Breach Amid Growing Cyberattack Concern
June 11, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The world’s largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain just had its cyber defenses breached. McDonald’s revealed Friday (June 11) that its databases have been hacked in...

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Wray: Companies Should Not Pay Ransoms In Cyberattacks
Wray: Companies Should Not Pay Ransoms In Cyberattacks
June 10, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

FBI Director Christopher Wray said companies and organizations that are the victims of ransomware attacks should contact law enforcement quickly instead of paying to unlock...

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Tech Glitch Shuts Down Government, News Websites In Europe And US
Tech Glitch Shuts Down Government, News Websites In Europe And US
June 08, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Dozens of news and government websites went offline early Tuesday (June 8) due to a glitch at a cloud services provider. Get the Full Story...

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Hackers Hit US House, NYC Law Department
Hackers Hit US House, NYC Law Department
June 08, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Will 2021 be remembered as the year of the cyberattack? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
June 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. has recovered millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency paid to the hackers of the Colonial Pipeline as ransom, CNN reported. Get the Full...

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Microsoft: Nobelium Cyberattackers Targeting Governments, NGOs
Microsoft: Nobelium Cyberattackers Targeting Governments, NGOs
May 28, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Microsoft said this week that the group behind the cyberattacks on SolarWinds customers last year has turned its focus on government agencies, think tanks and...

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