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

5 Russians charged in hacking, illegal trading scheme

By Shaun Nichols 20 Dec 2021

A group of hackers based in Russia and tied to the GRU stand accused of breaking into companies and using confidential data to profit from illegal stock trades. Read More

American Express customers exposed through third-party breach

By Karl Flinders 05 Mar 2024

US card giant warns customers that their personal details may have been exposed after a third party experienced a systems breach Read More

Aruba Central breach exposed customer data

By Shaun Nichols 11 Nov 2021

HPE-owned Aruba Networks said one of its cloud databases was accessed by hackers who were able to make off with location and telemetry data for its customers' Wi-Fi gear. Read More

If Levity creates an artificial intelligence DIY boom, we’ll all be laughing

By Nick Booth 30 Mar 2021

Low-code systems allow anyone to have a go at artificial intelligence, but will that allow any hacker to have a go at your insecurities? Read More

Fancy Bears hackers target International Olympic Committee

By Madelyn Bacon 12 Jan 2018

News roundup: The hacking group called Fancy Bears claims to have hacked the Olympics again. Plus, a former NSA contractor pleads guilty to stealing government data, and more. Read More

How are hackers using Unicode domains for spoofing attacks?

By Matthew Pascucci 07 Jul 2017

A proof of concept showed that hackers can use Unicode domains to make phishing sites look legitimate. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how this spoofing attack works. Read More

Hackers arrested in Three mobile upgrade scam

By Warwick Ashford 18 Nov 2016

Three men arrested in connection with mobile handset upgrade fraud enabled by unauthorised access to customer data Read More

How to secure IoT devices and protect them from cyber attacks

08 Jul 2021

With just a handful of security measures, organizations and workers can prevent hackers from infiltrating IoT devices and protect user privacy. Read More

How Russia hacked a former MI6 spy chief

18 Oct 2022

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Russian hackers leaked emails and documents from British government, military, and intelligence officials – we examine the implications. New EU laws will govern online safety and the... Read More

Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus

By Bill Goodwin 28 Nov 2017

Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. ... Read More