Tag: computer hackers

How to Create a Strong Password | business.com

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One of the easiest ways for hackers to get into your network and online accounts is by password. What’s the best way to defend yourself against cyberattacks?

Over the past 20 years, cybercriminals have devised various ways to get people’s passwords. For hackers, it’s worth the effort. To them, your password is the key to potential untold riches. If your personal password is stolen, a hacker could take out a loan in your name, make dozens of unauthorized online purchases, or install malware on your computer. If your business is compromised, the rewards may be even greater. Hackers could access sensitive information and steal your customers’ data. Considering what’s at risk, you need to know how to create secure passwords that will keep cybercriminals at bay.

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A New Breed of ATM Hackers Gets in Through a Bank’s Network | WIRED

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OVER THE PAST few years, scammers have increasingly siphoned cash off of digital payment networks, stealing hundreds of millions of dollars so far. Not only is the problem hard to contain; new findings show that it’s evolving and maturing, with new types of ATM malware on the rise.

Researchers at the Kaspersky Security Analyst Summit in Singapore are presenting findings on Wednesday about a new wave of payment system scams. Beyond so-called jackpotting attacks, which cause individual ATMs to spit out money, hackers are manipulating ATM networks and the digital authentication checks in the machines to cash out fraudulent transfers they initiate around the globe.

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LulzSec Hacks Senate Server, Asks Rhetorically “Is This An Act Of War, Gentlemen?” | zero hedge

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“We don’t like the US government very much. Their boats are weak, their lulz are low, and their sites aren’t very secure. In an attempt to help them fix their issues, we’ve decided to donate additional lulz in the form of owning them some more! This is a small, just-for-kicks release of some internal data from Senate.gov – is this an act of war, gentlemen? Problem? – Lulz Security.”

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Lulz is a derivative of lol (laugh out loud) that has evolved to mean doing something because you can and you get satisfaction out of it -Ed.