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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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TriMed Is Among Several Other Medical Device Firms Recently AttackedA California maker of implantable orthopedic gear is the latest medical device maker in recent weeks to disclose it's been a victim of a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure of the hack on TriMed comes on the heels of an Iranian hacktivist attack on Stryker and a data theft from UFP Technologies.
TriMed Is Among Several Other Medical Device Firms Recently AttackedA California maker of implantable orthopedic gear is the latest medical device maker in recent weeks to disclose it's been a victim of a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure of the hack on TriMed comes on the heels of an Iranian hacktivist attack on Stryker and a data theft from UFP Technologies.
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating WarWarnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors.
Experts Cite Prepositioning Risk in Iranian Cyber Operations Amid Escalating WarWarnings from Iranian-linked hacking groups targeting U.S. water systems highlight a growing risk of prepositioned cyber access and rapid attack activation, analysts told ISMG, as federal defenders confront rising geopolitical tensions and operational strain across critical infrastructure sectors.
CareCloud: Intruder Accessed Systems for 8 Hours, Still Assessing Extent of BreachElectronic health records vendor CareCloud has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber incident earlier this month that temporarily disrupted the software and accessed one of its EHR environments. The company is assessing whether patient data was accessed or stolen.