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Definitionhacker

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

Telegram bots allowing hackers to steal OTP codes

By Shaun Nichols 29 Sep 2021

A simplified new attack tool based on Telegram scripts is allowing criminals to steal one-time password credentials and take over user accounts and drain bank funds. Read More

SolarWinds hackers compromised Microsoft support agent

By Arielle Waldman 28 Jun 2021

After placing information-stealing malware on a customer support agent's system, the Nobelium threat actors gained access to three Microsoft clients. Read More

Isla Sibanda

Isla Sibanda is an ethical hacker and cyber security specialist based out of Pretoria, South AfricaRead More

Hackers port Cobalt Strike attack tool to Linux

By Shaun Nichols 13 Sep 2021

An unknown group of cybercriminals has created a version of the Windows-only Cobalt Strike Beacon tool that works against Linux machines, which has been used in recent attacks. Read More

Las Vegas mainstay Caesars Palace likely paid off ransomware crew

By Alex Scroxton 15 Sep 2023

Caesars Entertainment, owner of the lavish Roman Empire-themed Caesars Palace casino in Las Vegas, has revealed it also suffered a ransomware attack, and appears to have paid off its hackers Read More

Operational technology is the new low-hanging fruit for hackers

By Shaun Nichols 25 May 2021

FireEye researchers say exposed and poorly guarded industrial systems are being increasingly compromised by low-skill hackers using entry-level exploit techniques. Read More

Mimecast certificate compromised by SolarWinds hackers

By Arielle Waldman 26 Jan 2021

Mimecast conducted an investigation after being alerted by Microsoft that a certificate for Microsoft 365 Exchange Web Services authentication was stolen by a sophisticated actor. Read More

Hackers selling access to breached networks for $10,000

By Shaun Nichols 11 Aug 2021

Network access is a closely-guarded commodity in underground hacker forums, with some sellers not even revealing the names of their victims until money has changed hands. Read More

'LightBasin' hackers spent 5 years hiding on telco networks

By Shaun Nichols 20 Oct 2021

A state-sponsored hacking group has been moving undetected on the networks of more than a dozen telecommunications providers, observing traffic and collecting data for years. Read More

Hackers targeting VPN vulnerabilities in ongoing attacks

By Arielle Waldman 26 Apr 2021

As remote work increased during the pandemic, threat actors increasingly targeted known vulnerabilities. Read More