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

Bank Of Spain Site Disrupted Via DoS Attack
Bank Of Spain Site Disrupted Via DoS Attack
August 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Bank of Spain’s website has been temporarily disrupted since Sunday (Aug. 26) due to a cyberattack. According to Reuters, the bank said that the...

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In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
In Payments Fraud, Bad Guys Play Go Phish
August 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

There's nothing new under the sun, except when it comes to payments fraud.  Phishing still grabs victims by the wallet, and Barclays warns against social...

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North Korean Hackers Going After Crypto Exchanges
North Korean Hackers Going After Crypto Exchanges
August 23, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

North Korean hackers are at it again, with the group “Lazarus” setting their sights on cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs revealed the latest...

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Big Banks Plagued By Dark Tequila Malware
Big Banks Plagued By Dark Tequila Malware
August 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab announced on Tuesday (Aug. 21) that it discovered a sophisticated cyber-operation named Dark Tequila, which has been targeting Mexicans for the past five years. Using...

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Data Dive: Expanding Efforts — Good, Bad And Unpredictable
Data Dive: Expanding Efforts — Good, Bad And Unpredictable
August 20, 2018  |  Data Dive

Variety, we are told, is the spice of life — and it is important to always try new things. Sometimes this is very good advice,...

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Today in Data: Filling Needs, Fixing Vulnerabilities
Today in Data: Filling Needs, Fixing Vulnerabilities
August 17, 2018  |  Today In Data

The IoT market is growing exponentially – but in the lives of consumers, it’s on an industrial scale. The good news: It’s mostly a “more is more” situation....

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Hackers Clone Debit Cards From India Bank
Hackers Clone Debit Cards From India Bank
August 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

India’s Cosmos Bank was the target of an attack in which hackers were able to transfer more than Rs 94 crore via a malware attack,...

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Fax Machines: A Hacker’s Latest Tool
Fax Machines: A Hacker’s Latest Tool
August 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

New research shows that one office machine can cause serious security issues — and it’s not the computer. Believe it or not, the fax machine...

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FBI Warns Banks About Widescale ATM Cash-Out Scam
FBI Warns Banks About Widescale ATM Cash-Out Scam
August 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to banks that cybercriminals are gearing up to launch a choreographed global scam, known as...

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