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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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InfoSys McCamish Systems Earlier Alerted 57,000 Bank of America Clients of BreachInfosys McCamish Systems, an insurance software product and services vendor, is notifying nearly 6.1 million people of a 2023 ransomware incident that potentially comprised their sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical treatment, and financial and biometric information.

Bank Info Security 29 Jun 2024, 9:00 a.m. America Banking Biometrics Breach Finance Hacking Healthcare Incident Insurance Ransomware Social Security Vendor

Company Is Sending Email Alerts to Customers Whose Data Was Accessed by HackersMicrosoft is alerting its customers whose data may have been accessed by Russian state hackers following a January attack that compromised the emails of company executives. Microsoft also shared a link to a custom-built secure system that customers can use to review their stolen data.

Bank Info Security 29 Jun 2024, 7:00 a.m. Compromise Email Hacking Microsoft Russia Theft Warning

Also: $5M for Info on the Crypto Queen; Attacks on BtcTurk and CoinStatsThis week, crypto stealer convicted, reward for info on Crypto Queen increased, BtcTurk and CoinStats suffered cyberattacks, Lazarus blamed for Alex Lab hack, Nigeria refuted allegations of ill treatment, sentencing in Hydrogen Technology case, Binance fined in India, and FBI warned of crypto scams.

Bank Info Security 28 Jun 2024, 9:00 a.m. Cryptocurrency Cyberattack FBI Fine Hacking India Lazarus Nigeria Reward Scam
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European Union Sanctions Russian State Hackers

Hackers Part of Callisto and Armageddon GroupsThe European Union sanctioned four Russian domestic intelligence agency hackers including two military officers who participated in what researchers have described as "hack and leak" operations. Also coming under sanctions are ransomware hackers part of the Wizard Spider criminal group.

Bank Info Security 25 Jun 2024, 7:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Europe Hacking Leak Military Ransomware Research Russia Sanctions