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Hacking is the use of technical methods to access, alter, disrupt, or examine computer systems and data, either with authorization or without it. In security reporting, the term usually covers unauthorized exploitation of software flaws, exposed services, weak credentials, misconfigurations, and sometimes human trust through phishing or other social engineering.

Its security significance depends on the attacker’s access and objective: a compromised internet-facing system may enable data theft, unauthorized changes, or movement into other systems, while a benign penetration test can reveal the same weaknesses before they are abused. Defenders reduce exposure through timely vulnerability management, secure configuration, strong authentication, network and endpoint monitoring, and tested incident-response procedures. Useful reporting distinguishes confirmed compromise from attempted or suspected activity and identifies the exploited entry point, affected assets, and whether access was contained.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Dental Practice Pays State in Alleged Data Breach 'Cover Up'

Indiana Attorney General Fines Westend Dental $350K in 2020 Ransomware HackAn Indiana dental practice agreed to pay the state $350,000 and implement a long list of data security improvements following an alleged 2020 ransomware breach "cover up" that came to light when state regulators investigated a patient complaint about unfulfilled requests for dental X-rays.

Bank Info Security 4 Jan 2025, 9:30 a.m. Breach Cover Up Fine Hacking Ransomware

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

US Sanctions Beijing Company for Flax Typhoon Hacking

Integrity Technology Group Built Botnet for Chinese Hackers, US Treasury SaysThe Department of Treasury blacklisted Integrity Technology Group, declaring transactions with the company to be off-limits for U.S. financial institutions and persons. The effect will likely have more symbolic than actual disruptive effect.

Bank Info Security 4 Jan 2025, 5:30 a.m. America Botnet China Finance Hacking Sanctions

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese Hack Breached US Sanctions Office in Treasury Attack

Hackers Reportedly Target Treasury Department Offices Overseeing Economic SanctionsA Chinese hack of the U.S. Department of Treasury targeted offices tasked with overseeing economic sanctions and financial investigations, as experts warn Beijing is increasingly escalating attacks on American critical infrastructure while preparing for potential future conflict.

Bank Info Security 3 Jan 2025, 10:30 a.m. America Breach China Critical Infrastructure Finance Hacking Sanctions

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Patched BitLocker Flaw Still Susceptible to Hack

Researcher Demonstrates Bitpixie Attack Tactics to Extract Encryption KeyA previously patched flaw in Windows BitLocker disk encryption feature is susceptible to attacks allowing hackers to decrypt information, new research has found. Security researcher Thomas Lambertz extracted data from the system memory, including the master key.

Bank Info Security 1 Jan 2025, 8:00 a.m. Encryption Flaw Hacking Microsoft Patch Research

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Palo Alto Firewalls Backdoored by Suspected Chinese Hackers

Hackers Targeted a PAN-OS Flaw Days After Its DisclosureA suspected Chinese hacking campaign that began in November is exploiting a vulnerability in Palo Alto firewalls to install a custom malware backdoor for espionage. UNC5325 activity aligns with the Chinese hacking strategy of targeting edge devices.

Bank Info Security 31 Dec 2024, 10:00 a.m. Backdoor China Disclosure Firewalls Flaw Hacking Malware Strategy Vulnerability