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

South Korean Investigators Looking At North Korea’s Role In Youbit Demise
South Korean Investigators Looking At North Korea’s Role In Youbit Demise
March 29, 2018  |  International

Law enforcement in South Korea is looking into Youbit, the South Korean bitcoin exchange that was the subject of a heist that brought the exchange...

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Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
Spanish Police Arrest Leader Of Hacking Gang Behind Cobalt, Carbanak Attacks
March 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The leader of a cybercriminal gang responsible for the Carbanak and Cobalt malware attacks was arrested by Spanish police. Citing Europol, Reuters reported that Spanish police...

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Cryptojacking New Bastion Of Growth For Hackers
Cryptojacking New Bastion Of Growth For Hackers
March 22, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

With the ransomware market becoming saturated and overpriced, hackers are setting their sights on so-called cryptojacking, which is giving them a new revenue stream. That’s...

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Hackers Are Selling Data Plus Selfies
Hackers Are Selling Data Plus Selfies
March 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are apparently getting more visual with a recent data dump for sale on the dark web — including a selfie of each user. According...

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Hackers Behind Prilex POS Malware Using Stolen Data To Make Functional Cards
Hackers Behind Prilex POS Malware Using Stolen Data To Make Functional Cards
March 16, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab, the security company, announced Thursday (March 15) that researchers have discovered the hacking group behind the Prilex point-of-sale (POS) malware can use stolen...

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New ICBA Chair Reveals Biggest Threats To Banks
New ICBA Chair Reveals Biggest Threats To Banks
March 14, 2018  |  Banking

Timothy Zimmerman, the new chair of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) believes the biggest threats to banks right now are hackers, FinTech firms...

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All Sorts Of Smart Cameras Can Be Hacked Remotely
All Sorts Of Smart Cameras Can Be Hacked Remotely
March 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab announced news on Monday (March 12) that it has found several security vulnerabilities in smart cameras that are used as baby monitors or...

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Pope Calls On Hackers To Hack For Good
Pope Calls On Hackers To Hack For Good
March 09, 2018  |  Safety and Security

Computer hackers are traveling to the Vatican at the request of Pope Francis, who wants them to participate in a computer programming marathon to help...

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DDoS Attacks With Cryptocurrency Demands Increasing
DDoS Attacks With Cryptocurrency Demands Increasing
March 05, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Distributed denial of service attacks, otherwise known as DDoS, have now added a cryptocurrency mining twist to the scam, requiring victims to pay the ransom....

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