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Definitionhacker

A hacker is an individual who uses computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem.Read More

WhatsApp vulnerabilities let hackers alter messages

By Madelyn Bacon 10 Aug 2018

News roundup: New WhatsApp vulnerabilities enabled hackers to alter messages sent in the app. Plus, the PGA was hit with a ransomware attack, and more. Read More

CW Benelux: Netherlands offers young hackers re-education

09 May 2019

Young hackers in the Netherlands are being rehabilitated through punishments that educate rather than incarcerate. Also read how almost 90% of businesses in the Netherlands are barely aware of the competitive ... Read More

5 actionable deception-tech steps to take to fight hackers

By Dave Shackleford 10 Dec 2018

Consider taking these five 'deceptive' steps to make your detection and response capabilities speedier, more effective and to improve your company's security posture. Read More

Pen testing guide: Types, steps, methodologies and frameworks

By Paul Kirvan 07 Apr 2022

Penetration testing helps organizations find security vulnerabilities before hackers do. Uncover details about pen testing steps, methodologies, frameworks and standards. Read More

Most infosec pros would trust hacker-tested products

By Warwick Ashford 25 Jun 2018

Information security professionals are more likely to trust a product or company tested by hackers and most would respond to security reports from this community, a survey has revealed Read More

How white hat hackers can tell you more than threat intelligence

By David Geer 19 Jun 2018

White hat hackers can play a key role in assessing threats lurking on the dark web. Discover what traditional threat intelligence isn't telling you and how white hats can help. Read More

Salesforce helps customers establish bug bounty programmes

By Alex Scroxton 10 Apr 2024

Salesforce has added new learning content to its Trailhead platform designed to help customers develop their own bug bounty programmes Read More

Unethical vulnerability disclosures 'a disgrace to our field'

By Alissa Irei 22 Apr 2022

The cybersecurity field needs more people who use their powers for good, the lead author of Gray Hat Hacking: The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, Sixth Edition says. Read More

How do hackers use legitimate admin tools to compromise networks?

By Michael Cobb 10 Oct 2018

Hackers use legitimate admin tools to exfiltrate data in living off the land attacks that are hard to detect. Learn about this cyberattack tactic from expert Michael Cobb. Read More

2021 another record-breaker for vulnerability disclosure

By Alex Scroxton 08 Dec 2021

More than 50 CVEs were logged every day in 2021, more than at any time since records began, while ethical hackers continue to prove their value Read More