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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 2 years, 4 months ago

ISMG Editors: Our Pledge to You in a New Era of Journalism

Also: Palo Alto Networks' Strategy Pivot; Massive Change Healthcare CyberattackIn the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the cyberattack that's sending shock waves through the U.S. healthcare sector, Palo Alto's strategic pivot and its far-reaching implications for the industry, and new developments in tech and journalism at Information Security Media Group.

Bank Info Security 9 Mar 2024, 12:00 p.m. America Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Hacking Healthcare Journalist Palo Alto Networks Strategy
Bank Info Security 2 years, 4 months ago

Russian State Hackers Penetrated Microsoft Code Repositories

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Hack Gets Worse for Computing GiantA Russian state hack against Microsoft was more serious than initially supposed, Microsoft acknowledged in a Friday disclosure to federal regulators. Microsoft said a Moscow threat actor obtained access to "source code repositories and internal systems."

Bank Info Security 9 Mar 2024, 6:00 a.m. Disclosure Hacking Microsoft Russia Source Code Threat Actor
Bank Info Security 2 years, 4 months ago

Germany Rules Out Russian Hack in Military Data Leak

Defense Minister Pistorius Says Leak Caused by Webex 'Application Error'German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius on Tuesday said the recent leak of intercepted military data was the result of an "application error" and not caused by a system compromise by Russian hackers. Pistorius also said the country is continuing to examine the incident further.

Bank Info Security 6 Mar 2024, 11:30 a.m. Compromise Critical Infrastructure Germany Hacking Incident Leak Military Russia