Most people see hackers as evil, but companies also use hackers to find and fix weaknesses in their systems. These ethical hackers—also known as "white hat hackers"—use the same techniques as regular ...

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The ...

The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a ...

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Spot signs of hacking early: Detect if computer compromised with key indicators, tools, and cybersecurity tips to secure your system fast. Pixabay, pixelcreatures Rising cyber threats make early ...

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Hackers infiltrating smart TVs via Wi-Fi flaws and malware—discover signs and this TV security guide's home cybersecurity tips to lock them out. Pixabay, Alehandra13 Smart TVs have revolutionized home ...