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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.
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has blocked dozens of malicious domains and websites used by hack-for-hire groups in attacks targeting high-risk targets worldwide. [...]
The Evilnum hacking group is showing renewed signs of malicious activity, targeting European organizations that are involved in international migration. [...]
Chip manufacturer AMD says they are investigating a cyberattack after threat actors claimed to have stolen 450 GB of data from the company last year. [...]
Chip manufacturer AMD says they are investigating a cyberattack after threat actors claimed to have stolen 450 GB of data from the company last year. [...]
In May of 2022, the wedding planning and registry site Zola suffered a major security breach due to a credential stuffing attack. due to password reuse. Here's what happened and what could have been done to prevent the attack. [...]
A Chinese-speaking threat actor has hacked into the building automation systems (used to control HVAC, fire, and security functions) of several Asian organizations to backdoor their networks and gain access to more secured areas in their networks. [...]