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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 2 years, 7 months ago

North Korean Hacking Alert Sounded by UK and South Korea

Supply Chain Attacks: Hackers Target Zero-Days in Widely Used Software, Alert WarnsNorth Korean state-affiliated hackers are continuing to exploit zero-days in popular software applications as part of global supply chain attack campaigns for espionage and financial theft purposes, British and South Korean cybersecurity and intelligence officials said.

Bank Info Security 24 Nov 2023, 4:30 a.m. Exploit Finance Hacking North Korea South Korea Supply Chain Theft United Kingdom Warning
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Cryptohack Roundup: Heco Loses $87 Million to Hack Attack

Also: Kronos Loses $25 Million via API Breach; Regulators Charge KrakenThis week's cryptocurrency hack roundup features hackers stealing $87 million from Heco, Kronos reporting $25 million stolen via an API breach, regulators filing charges against Kraken, feds charging three people with stealing $10 million as well as seizing $9 million tied to a pig butchering scam.

Bank Info Security 24 Nov 2023, 3:30 a.m. API Artificial Intelligence Breach Cryptocurrency Hacking Scam Theft
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Russia Uses Upgraded USB Worm for Espionage Against Kyiv

'LitterDrifter' Worm Is Designed to Support Large-Scale Collection OperationA hacking group linked to Russian domestic intelligence and known as Gamaredon is deploying a worm dubbed "LitterDrifter" that is spread through thumb drives to attack Ukrainian organizations. LitterDrifter has two functions: automatic propagation and communication with command-and-control servers.

Bank Info Security 21 Nov 2023, 7:30 a.m. Command and Control Hacking Russia Ukraine Worm
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Known MOVEit Attack Victim Count Reaches 2,618 Organizations

77 Million Individuals' Information Exposed, as More Victims Continue to Be CountedTrackers of the tally of individuals affected by the Clop ransomware group's mass hack attack on MOVEit servers added another 4.5 million patients' data to the ever-ascending total. The incident currently affects more than 2,600 organizations and 77 million individuals.

Bank Info Security 21 Nov 2023, 6:30 a.m. Clop Exposure Hacking Healthcare Incident MOVEit Ransomware Victims