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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

MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
MGM Resorts Sees Outages Across Properties Due to Cybersecurity Issue
September 11, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Hotel and gaming company MGM Resorts is grappling with a cybersecurity issue that has caused an outage across its properties. “Our investigation is ongoing, and...

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Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
September 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers reportedly gained control of the X, formerly Twitter, account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and stole more than $691,000 from unsuspecting victims. The attack...

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Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
August 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto lender Exactly Protocol has suffered a hack, reportedly resulting in the loss of as much as $12 million. The decentralized credit market, which operates on the...

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Crypto Wallet Connected to Heist Has Collateral Liquidated
Crypto Wallet Connected to Heist Has Collateral Liquidated
August 18, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency wallet connected to a heist of nearly $600 million worth of Binance Coin (BNB) in October reportedly had digital asset collateral totaling $63...

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Discord.io Shuts Down After Mass Data Breach
Discord.io Shuts Down After Mass Data Breach
August 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A massive data breach has shuttered  Discord.io, an online messaging platform used by Discord members. “On the night of the 14th of August, Discord.io suffered...

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Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
Worldcoin or World Con? Sam Altman’s Newest Venture Draws Skepticism
July 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If a technology service is free, you are the product — not the customer. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman officially launches his cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin,...

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Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
June 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker group has reportedly raised the stakes after getting no response from Reddit. The group known as BlackCat is now not only demanding a $4.5...

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Hacking Group Clop Adds to Growing List of Victims
Hacking Group Clop Adds to Growing List of Victims
June 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacking group known as Clop reportedly continues to steal sensitive data from companies around the world. The group — taking its name from the...

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MOVEit Hack Damage Spreads to British Airways and BBC 
MOVEit Hack Damage Spreads to British Airways and BBC 
June 05, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Pharmacy chain Boots, Nova Scotia’s government and at least two airlines are reportedly victims of an ongoing cyberattack. According to published reports Monday (June 5), Boots, British...

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