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

MoD ethical hacking programme expands after initial success

By Alex Scroxton 09 Feb 2024

The Ministry of Defence has expanded the scope of its defensive security partnership with HackerOne Read More

Tackle the growing number of IoT ransomware threats

By Julia Borgini 03 Sep 2020

IoT devices give hackers more doorways into networks, and organizations must take steps -- such as backing up data -- to secure them before hackers come knocking with ransomware. Read More

Is the IT sector beset by fear-mongering?

By Peter Ray Allison 22 Dec 2021

The arms race between hackers and security teams has led to a plethora of new technologies, but it can be hard to differentiate between sensible cyber purchases and those that are promoted by exaggerating risk Read More

Nuix hacker survey shows how easy it is to breach perimeters

By Michael Heller 16 Apr 2018

The second annual Black Report -- a hacker survey aimed at getting a different perspective on cybersecurity -- detailed how long it takes to breach a perimeter and what attacks are easiest. Read More

Russian hackers target opening in Cisco switch security

By Antone Gonsalves 09 Apr 2018

Russian hackers are suspected of targeting a utility flaw to bypass Cisco switch security and penetrate enterprise networks and critical U.S. infrastructure. Read More

How are logic devices like WAGO PFC200 used by hackers?

By Judith Myerson 29 Mar 2018

The Department of Homeland Security warned of a vulnerability affecting WAGO PFC200 logic devices. Discover how this flaw enables threat actors with expert Judith Myerson. Read More

New cybersecurity report gets the hacker perspective

By Michael Heller 06 Mar 2017

A new cybersecurity report used a hacker survey to offer a perspective on IT that can often be overlooked and found there may not be any easy answers. Read More

Fileless attacks surge as hackers exploit PowerShell scripts

By Cliff Saran 12 Mar 2018

Malicious scripting through Microsoft’s PowerShell IT admin tool is being used to take control of Windows machines and Apple Macs Read More

NSA tracking program watched foreign hackers in action

By Michael Heller 08 Mar 2018

Researchers discovered evidence of an NSA tracking program designed to watch nation-state hackers and gather information as attacks were in progress. Read More

How did OurMine hackers use DNS poisoning to attack WikiLeaks?

By Nick Lewis 23 Feb 2018

The OurMine hacking group recently used DNS poisoning to attack WikiLeaks and take over its web address. Learn how this attack was performed from expert Nick Lewis. Read More