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

CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
June 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software companies have taken over large swathes of the economy during the past few decades. And when something goes wrong with these software companies, something...

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CDK Starts Restoring Systems After Car Dealer Hack
CDK Starts Restoring Systems After Car Dealer Hack
June 23, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Last week, a cyberattack on dealership software-as-a-service platform CDK Global crippled America’s auto sellers. Now, the group behind the attack is reportedly demanding tens of...

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Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
June 20, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Consumer data from LendingTree subsidiary QuoteWizard was reportedly stolen by hackers, who are selling it to the highest bidder on cybercriminal forums. The theft and...

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Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
June 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers who targeted Snowflake customers are reportedly demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to $5 million from as many as 10 breached companies. The hacking group, known...

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Thailand Seizes Assets Tied to Massive FBI Botnet Case
Thailand Seizes Assets Tied to Massive FBI Botnet Case
June 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Thailand is reportedly investigating $27.2 million that an alleged hacker funneled into the country. Wang YunHe and other co-conspirators had purchased properties and shares of...

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Dissecting the Criminal Mind: Why They Target Company Data
Dissecting the Criminal Mind: Why They Target Company Data
May 31, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Data is the oil of the 21st century, as you’ve likely heard. That’s because digital information acts as both a lubricant and an ignition agent...

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Zoom Workspace Brings Post-Quantum Reality Into Focus
Zoom Workspace Brings Post-Quantum Reality Into Focus
May 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The thing about far-away technological innovations is that they get closer to reality each day. And with the news Tuesday (May 21) that Zoom is making post-quantum...

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MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
May 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Last year, a group called Scattered Spider pulled off a massive hack targeting casinos. Now, this mysterious collective has apparently turned its attention to the banking and...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday (May 1), Andrew...

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