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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, 5 months ago

Authorities Take Down Seller of Widely Used RAT Malware

2 Men Arrested in Malta, Nigeria for Hawking Malware on Hacking Forums Since 2012Federal authorities have seized internet domains and arrested two men in Malta and Nigeria who they say served as sales and customer service reps for a dark web business that sold RAT malware to cybercriminals over a 12-year period, leading to the "takeover and infection of computers worldwide."

Bank Info Security 10 Feb 2024, 1:00 p.m. Dark Web Forums Hacking Infection Malware Nigeria Remote Access Trojan Shut Down
Bank Info Security 2 years, 5 months ago

Number of Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure Is Growing

New Report Shows a Surge in OT/IoT Threats and a 123% Increase in Hacking AttemptsThreats to critical infrastructure are on the rise, as threat actors continue to scan networks, attack networks and devices, and try to get past access controls. At the same time, according to a new report, sectors such as manufacturing have experienced a 230% increase in vulnerabilities.

Bank Info Security 9 Feb 2024, 1:00 p.m. Critical Infrastructure Hacking IoT Operational Technology Report Threat Actor Vulnerability
Bank Info Security 2 years, 5 months ago

Cryptohack Roundup: FTX Hacker Was a SIM Swapper

Also: AI Fake IDs Pass Crypto Exchange KYC; Treasury and SEC Address Crypto IssuesThis week, SIM swappers were linked to the FTX hack, AI-generated fake IDs likely bypassed crypto KYC checks, the Treasury addressed the illicit use of crypto, the SEC increased crypto oversight, Quantstamp released January's crypto hack statistics, and South Korea introduced a crypto crime law.

Bank Info Security 9 Feb 2024, 7:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency Hacking South Korea Statistics
Bank Info Security 2 years, 5 months ago

Chinese Hackers Penetrated Unclassified Dutch Network

Beijing Used FortiGate Vulnerability to Install TrojanChinese espionage hackers penetrated Dutch military systems in early 2023, using a zero-day exploit in a Fortinet virtual private network to obtain access, Netherlands intelligence agencies disclosed Tuesday. They attributed the hacking to Chinese state actors with high confidence.

Bank Info Security 7 Feb 2024, 1:00 p.m. 0-Day China Critical Infrastructure Disclosure Exploit Fortinet Hacking Military Netherlands Trojan Vulnerability