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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Netflix Show Leaked, Other Studios’ Content Up For Ransom

Netflix Show Leaked, Other Studios’ Content Up For Ransom
Netflix Show Leaked, Other Studios’ Content Up For Ransom
May 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Even as Netflix and other media companies invest internally in the latest cybersecurity, services at outside entities remain at risk. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Ransomware, Cyberespionage On The Rise Finds Verizon
Ransomware, Cyberespionage On The Rise Finds Verizon
April 28, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Ransomware incidents have risen 50 percent over the last year according to Verizon, who just recently released the 2017 edition of their Data Breach Investigations...

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Hacker Tracker: U.S. Most Willing To Pay On Ransomware
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April 28, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. was the number one target for ransomware last year. Its end users were also the most willing to pay. Get the Full Story...

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US Ransomware Incidents Skyrocket Because Businesses Pay
US Ransomware Incidents Skyrocket Because Businesses Pay
April 27, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. was the number one target for ransomware last year. Its end users were also the most willing to pay. Get the Full Story...

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The Galaxy S8 And Payments
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April 27, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

If nothing else, Samsung’s certainly won the smartphone “buzz award” for 2017 so far. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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MoneyGram CIO Talks Data Security
MoneyGram CIO Talks Data Security
April 24, 2017  |  Safety and Security

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BJ’s On The Block, Amex’s Millennial Problem And Another Big Breach
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April 24, 2017  |  Data Dive

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Hacker Tracker: New Threats And Old Classics
Hacker Tracker: New Threats And Old Classics
April 21, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals certainly had a habit of churning out headline-worthy attacks in 2016 — from the Mirai botnet’s infamous distributed-denial-of-service attacks on domain directory Dyn and the...

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Here’s The Most Popular Chat App For Cybercriminals
Here’s The Most Popular Chat App For Cybercriminals
April 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The most popular communication tool for fraudsters, cybercriminals and other digital crooks probably isn’t what you’d think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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