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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, 3 months ago

Radiology Practice Pays Feds $350,000 in HIPAA Settlement

HHS Cites Security Risk Analysis Failures in Hack That Affected Nearly 300,000A medical imaging practice with offices in New York and Connecticut has agreed to pay $350,000 to federal regulators and implement a corrective action plan to settle potential HIPAA violations uncovered in an investigation of a 2020 hacking incident that affected nearly 300,000 people.

More from Bank Info Security 12 Apr 2025, 8:30 a.m. Hacking Healthcare Incident Investigation
Bank Info Security 1 year, 3 months ago

Medical Lab Hack Affects Planned Parenthood Patients

Laboratory Services Cooperative Says 1.6 Million Patients, Workers, Others AffectedA laboratory that provides medical testing services to Planned Parenthood is notifying 1.6 million patients, workers and those who paid for healthcare on behalf of another person that their sensitive personal and health information was accessed or removed in an October 2024 hacking incident.

More from Bank Info Security 12 Apr 2025, 8:30 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Hacking Healthcare Incident
Bank Info Security 1 year, 3 months ago

Breach Roundup: Port of Seattle Notifies 90,000 Victims

Also, Oracle Denies Cloud Breach, Blames Hack on Obsolete ServersThis week, Port of Seattle notified victims, Oracle blamed hack on obsolete servers, Google and Microsoft released April patches, WK Kellogg breached, six arrested in Spain for AI-investment scam, Scattered Spider's "King Bob" pleaded guilty, SmokeLoader users busted.

More from Bank Info Security 11 Apr 2025, 7:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Breach Cloud Google Hacking Microsoft Oracle Patch Scam Scattered Spider Spain Victims
Bank Info Security 1 year, 3 months ago

Dental Practice Support Firm Notifying 173,400 of Email Hack

Breach Affects Pediatric, Orthodontic and Dental Surgery Practices in 6 StatesA Nashville, Tennessee firm that provides HR and finance services to dozens of specialty dental practices across six states is notifying more than 173,400 people of a 2024 email hacking incident affecting children and other patients. The company already faces several lawsuits related to the breach.

More from Bank Info Security 8 Apr 2025, 8:30 a.m. Breach Children Email Finance Hacking Healthcare Incident Lawsuit