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hacker

A hacker is a person who uses technical skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, often for malicious purposes like data theft or disruption.

Why it’s in the news: Hackers are in the news due to high-profile attacks on major corporations like T-Mobile, state-sponsored activities from China and Iran, and their increasing use of AI for more sophisticated attacks.

Latest on hacker

  • Hackers Target Zimbra Servers in Active Exploitation Campaign
  • US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
  • Hackers Using AI to Target Siemens PLCs in Critical US Sectors
  • T-Mobile ‘chopped a cable’ to expel Chinese hackers from its network
  • US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Rewards for 5 of Them
  • China-Linked Hacker Shows AI Capabilities in APAC Attack
  • A hacker accessed Suno's source code using an employee's credentials

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