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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Government Agencies Investigating Whether Chinese Hackers Targeted US Telecommunications Firms
Government Agencies Investigating Whether Chinese Hackers Targeted US Telecommunications Firms
October 07, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The National Security Agency (NSA), other government agencies and some companies have reportedly begun investigating the possibility that Chinese hackers have targeted American telecommunications companies. Get...

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CFOs Suit Up for Cyberwar as Risk Management Evolves
CFOs Suit Up for Cyberwar as Risk Management Evolves
September 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Managing risk effectively is one of the best ways to unlock business growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: China-Connected Hackers Breach US Broadband Networks
Report: China-Connected Hackers Breach US Broadband Networks
September 25, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers with ties to China’s government have reportedly gotten into some American internet service providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Says US ‘Under Attack’ From Hackers
Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Says US ‘Under Attack’ From Hackers
September 18, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Saying the United States is “under attack,” Craigslist founder Craig Newmark reportedly made a $100 million cybersecurity pledge. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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AT&T to Pay $13 Million and Add Safeguards After 2023 Data Breach
AT&T to Pay $13 Million and Add Safeguards After 2023 Data Breach
September 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with AT&T that resolves the agency’s investigation into a January 2023 hack in which AT&T customer...

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Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
September 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Port of Seattle has provided new details about a ransomware cyberattack last month.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OCC’s Hsu: Agility and Teamwork Critical as Banks Confront New Risks
OCC’s Hsu: Agility and Teamwork Critical as Banks Confront New Risks
September 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Banks are confronting new, digital risks, and guarding against them demands a more agile, teamwork-focused approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards
August 30, 2024  |  News

Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Guarding the Gate: Cyberattacks Won’t Stop, But Their Fallout Can Be Prevented
Guarding the Gate: Cyberattacks Won’t Stop, But Their Fallout Can Be Prevented
August 29, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Most businesses have a target on their back. And for good reason — their data and credentials are incredibly valuable to fraudsters, especially when it...

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