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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

Florida Firm Fined $337K by Feds for Data Deleted in Hack

Behavioral Health Company Lost Electronic PHI for Nearly 3,000 Patients in BreachA Florida-based behavioral health holding company has paid federal regulators a $337,750 HIPAA settlement for a 2018 incident involving the deletion of electronic protected health information pertaining to nearly 3,000 patients. How should other entities avoid these data loss situations?

Bank Info Security 10 Jan 2025, 12:00 p.m. Breach Fine Hacking Healthcare Incident

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

White House Launches U.S. Cyber Trust Mark for IoT Devices

Biden Administration Hopes Good Cybersecurity Is Also Good MarketingThe Biden administration Tuesday launched a cybersecurity labelling program for IoT devices aimed to help consumers choose smart devices that offer enhanced protections against hacking. Eligible products include wireless IoT devices such as fitness trackers, smart appliances and garage door openers.

Bank Info Security 9 Jan 2025, 12:00 p.m. America Enhancement Hacking IoT Wireless

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

Staten Island Hospital Notifying 674,000 of May 2023 Hack

Data Theft Incident Also Disrupted IT Systems for Nearly a MonthRichmond University Medical Center, a 440-bed teaching hospital on Staten Island, N.Y, is notifying 674,000 people of a data theft that happened 18 months ago. The breach was part of a ransomware attack that disrupted the organization's IT systems for several weeks in spring 2023.

Bank Info Security 7 Jan 2025, 12:00 p.m. Breach Hacking Healthcare Incident Ransomware Theft

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

CISA Investigates Chinese Hacking of Treasury Department

US Cyber Defense Agency Confirms Role in Federal Probe Following 'Major Incident'The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is working closely with the Treasury Department in an ongoing investigation to determine the full scale and scope of a Chinese-linked hack targeting key offices tasked with sanctions enforcement, the agency confirmed Monday.

Bank Info Security 7 Jan 2025, 12:00 p.m. China CISA Hacking Incident Investigation Sanctions

Bank Info Security 1 year, 6 months ago

China's Hacking of US Telecoms: Officials Name More Victims

Reportedly Hacked: Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, WindstreamThe nine known victims of a "broad and significant cyberespionage campaign" the White House has tied to China reportedly include Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications and Windstream, as officials said the hackers' earliest known telecom network penetration began in mid-2023.

Bank Info Security 7 Jan 2025, 9:00 a.m. America China Hacking Victims