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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

Hackers Keep Winning by Gambling on SQL Injection Exploits

Gambling and Retail Firms Top Targets of 'GambleForce' Group, Researchers WarnA recently spotted hacking group with a penchant for using open source tools has been using a less-than-novel tactic: exploiting SQL injection flaws. So warn researchers who recently detected attacks by the group, codenamed GambleForce, which appears to focus on gambling and retail firms.

Bank Info Security 15 Dec 2023, 4:00 a.m. Exploit Flaw Hacking Open Source Research SQL
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine Fingers Russian Military Hackers for Kyivstar Outage

Telecom Operator Slowly Restores Voice ServiceUkraine's domestic security agency on Wednesday fingered Russian military hackers as being responsible for hacking Kyivstar, in a statement acknowledging damage to the telecom operator's digital infrastructure. Ukraine's top telecom operator was the target of a Tuesday cyberattack.

Bank Info Security 14 Dec 2023, 3:00 p.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Hacking Military Outage Russia Ukraine
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Lazarus Exploits Log4Shell to Deploy Telegram-Based Malware

North Korean Hackers Deploy Novel Malware FamiliesNorth Korean hacking group Lazarus Group is exploiting Log4Shell to target manufacturing, agriculture and physical security sectors, resulting in the deployment of a tailored implant on compromised systems. The attack campaign targeted publicly accessible VMware Horizon servers.

Bank Info Security 14 Dec 2023, 3:00 a.m. Compromise Exploit Hacking Lazarus Log4Shell Malware North Korea Virtualisation VMware
Bank Info Security 2 years, 7 months ago

Spain Arrests Alleged Kelvin Security Money Laundering Head

Venezuelan National Detained on Mediterranean Coast on SundaySpanish national police on Sunday arrested an alleged key money laundering figure of the profit-seeking Kelvin Security hacking operation. They detained a Venezuelan national who reportedly entered the country as a tourist. Police said the man is the head of the group's money laundering operation.

Bank Info Security 12 Dec 2023, 12:00 p.m. Hacking Money Laundering Spain