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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, 7 months ago

T-Mobile Disputes Claims of Chinese Hack on Customer Data

T-Mobile Blocks Hackers But Warns Other U.S. Networks May Be CompromisedT-Mobile disputed claims Wednesday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached its systems and stole customer data, warning that some U.S. communications networks may still be compromised and detailing how its layered defenses and third-party cybersecurity partnerships thwarted the attack.

Bank Info Security 28 Nov 2024, 10:30 a.m. America Breach China Compromise Hacking Mobile Nation State Warning
Bank Info Security 1 year, 7 months ago

Russian Hackers Target Mozilla, Windows in New Exploit Chain

ESET Discovers Two Major Vulnerabilities Exploited by Russian RomCom Hacking GroupTwo vulnerabilities in Mozilla products and Windows are actively exploited by RomCom, a Kremlin-linked cybercriminal group known for targeting businesses and conducting espionage, warn security researchers from Eset. Exploiting the two flaws together enables attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Bank Info Security 27 Nov 2024, 12:00 p.m. Antivirus Exploit Flaw Hacking Microsoft Mozilla Research Russia Vulnerability
Bank Info Security 1 year, 7 months ago

US National Security Officials Brief Telecom Executives

National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage CampaignThe White House on Friday hosted U.S. telecommunications executives to review the country's cyber resilience posture and share intelligence pertaining to China's "significant cyberespionage campaign targeting the sector," which the FBI continues to probe.

Bank Info Security 26 Nov 2024, 4:30 a.m. America China FBI Hacking Telco