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

Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
Hacker Tracker: Neutralizing ATM Jackpotting
January 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters today are going big and going home — with lots of dough. By this, we mean that the traditional attacks on credit cards and...

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Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

While ransomware continues to be a go-to tactic for hackers for extorting and manipulating victims out of money, not everyone impacted is willing to just...

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Hackers Use Smartphones To Block 911 Access
Hackers Use Smartphones To Block 911 Access
January 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A new attack is emerging in which the hackers can prevent access to 911, and it may just be because of vulnerabilities in the system....

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Hacker Tracker: Call Center Scams, Password Reuse Dangers
Hacker Tracker: Call Center Scams, Password Reuse Dangers
January 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It never takes long for cybercriminals to find new avenues to perpetrate fraud. Like the old saying goes, when one door closes, a window opens....

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How Russia Cozied Up to Top Hackers to Wage Cyberwarfare
How Russia Cozied Up to Top Hackers to Wage Cyberwarfare
December 30, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Russia is armed and ready for cyberwar. Over the years, the Russian military has strategically and stealthy recruited programmers — whether they be students, professionals...

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Hackers Use Phone Numbers To Steal Bitcoin
Hackers Use Phone Numbers To Steal Bitcoin
December 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers are going old school, using just a telephone number to steal everything from money in bank accounts to bitcoin. According to a report by Forbes,...

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Three Years After The Target Breach
Three Years After The Target Breach
December 21, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

There was a time when data breaches were not a daily part of consumers’ day-to-day lives. Sure, credit cards got stolen or skimmed from time...

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Lynda.com Hacked; Impacts 55,000 Passwords
Lynda.com Hacked; Impacts 55,000 Passwords
December 20, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Lynda.com, the online learning unit of LinkedIn that is now a subsidiary of Microsoft, is the latest victim of a data hack. According to a report,...

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The Fight Against Russian Hackers Gets Tougher
The Fight Against Russian Hackers Gets Tougher
December 19, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. authorities are facing increasing difficulty when it comes to detaining and discouraging Russian hackers. According to The New York Times, the U.S. has few...

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