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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.
BladedFeline Hackers Spying on Kurdish Officials Since at Least 2017An Iranian state espionage group stayed hidden for more than half-a-decade until security researchers spotted it in 2023, researchers said Thursday in a report detailing a growing arsenal of hacking tools it deployed against Kurdish and Iraqi government officials.
Hackers Impersonate IT Support StaffA hacking collective linked to recent British retailer attacks is targeting cloud companies through or voice phishing scams for data theft from European hospitality, retail and education sectors. Hackers impersonate IT support staff.
BladedFeline Hackers Spying on Kurdish Officials Since at Least 2017An Iranian state espionage group stayed hidden for more than half-a-decade until security researchers spotted it in 2023, researchers said Thursday in a report detailing a growing arsenal of hacking tools it deployed against Kurdish and Iraqi government officials.
Hackers Impersonate IT Support StaffA hacking collective linked to recent British retailer attacks is targeting cloud companies through or voice phishing scams for data theft from European hospitality, retail and education sectors. Hackers impersonate IT support staff.
Also, Crypter Takedown, Threat Intel Naming Accord and Regulators Ping CrowdStrikeThis week, Ukraine hacked Tupelov, Russian hacking, crypter sites seized and the U.S. will seize North Korean IT worker crypto. Regulators probed CrowdStrike. A Rosetta Stone for intel. A Romanian man admitted to swatting, Lee Enterprises hack exposed data and an FBI vet joined the private sector.
Also: Criminal Charges in France Against Suspected Crypto Millionaire KidnappersThis week, U.S. SEC dropped its civil case against Binance, Zhao; France charged 25 in crypto kidnap plot; Hackers stole $3 million in Force Bridge exploit. A Singapore court rejected Wazirx restructuring plan, and BitMEX thwarted a Lazarus Group hacking attempt.
Onslought Also Paved Way for Rise of English-Speaking HackersAn international law enforcement crackdown on the LockBit ransomware group caused fragmentation and distrust among Russian-speaking cybercrime groups, paving the way for English-speaking hacking groups to gain prominence, experts said Tuesday during a London conference.
Vulnerability Could Enable Remote Code Injection AttacksWhen the lights start flickering in homes equipped with Schneider Electric end-of-life smart switches, it could be hackers, now that the French company disclosed a remotely exploitable vulnerability that won't receive a patch. No hacking has been reported to date.