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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, 9 months ago

Breach Roundup: AI 'Nudify' Sites Serve Malware

Also: Prison Sentences for BEC Scammers and a West African Cybercrime CrackdownThis week, AI nudify sites spread malware, BEC scammers head to prison, London man charged with hacking, and a Spanish insurance company with a breach. Also, a North Korean hacking group and a West African crackdown on online scammers. And, a Schrödinger Windows vulnerability: Is it real?

Bank Info Security 4 Oct 2024, 11:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Breach Cybercrime Hacking Insurance Malware Microsoft North Korea Prison Spain Vulnerability

Bank Info Security 1 year, 9 months ago

Cryptohack Roundup: Guilty Plea in $37M Theft Case

Also: $3.8 Million Onyx Hack, Conviction in a Crypto ATM CaseThis week, a guilty plea for $37M stolen, a $3.8M Onyx hack, a first conviction for illegal crypto ATM operations, Zort owner fraud, WazirX's post-hack liability, U.S. congressmen ask for Binance exec's release, a U.S. court denied Tornado Cash exec's motion and a SEC-Mango Markets settlement.

Bank Info Security 4 Oct 2024, 7:00 a.m. America Cryptocurrency Fraud Hacking Theft

Bank Info Security 1 year, 9 months ago

Hawaii Clinic Notifies 124,000 of Hack Credited to Lockbit

Data Leak Preceded Law Enforcement Crackdown on Group That Targets Health SectorA clinic in Hawaii is notifying 124,000 patients that their health data was potentially compromised in a May hack. Lockbit 3.0 claims to have published the stolen records on its data leak site in June - months before global authorities this week disclosed a crackdown on the cybercrime gang.

Bank Info Security 3 Oct 2024, 9:30 a.m. Compromise Cybercrime Disclosure Hacking Healthcare Leak LockBit Theft

Bank Info Security 1 year, 9 months ago

Gone in 30 Seconds: Kia Hack Unveiled

Kia Website Vulnerabilities Allowed Remote Car ControlNow patched vulnerabilities in online services from carmaker Kia allowed attackers to remotely control vehicle functions using only a license plate number, putting millions of cars at risk. The flaws were present in the South Korean automaker's official website for owners and in its iOS app.

Bank Info Security 1 Oct 2024, 9:30 a.m. Apple Flaw Hacking Patch South Korea Vulnerability

Bank Info Security 1 year, 9 months ago

Russian Hackers Increase Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Sector

Attackers Embrace Dating Sites and Encrypted Messaging Apps for Social EngineeringRussian military and intelligence hacking teams continue to refine their Ukrainian targeting, lately shifting to online attacks designed to support and help Moscow's military operations succeed, including social engineering schemes launched via dating portals and encrypted messaging apps.

Bank Info Security 1 Oct 2024, 7:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Encryption Hacking Military Russia Social Engineering Ukraine