Hackers Steal Government, Corporate Data from PCs

["Paul Ferguson" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Via Reuters.

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Hackers stole information from the U.S. Department of Transportation and
several U.S. corporations by seducing employees with fake job-listings on
ads and e-mail, a computer security firm said on Monday.

The list of victims included several companies known for providing security
services to government agencies.

They include consulting firm Booz Allen, computer services company Unisys
Corp., defense contractor L-3 communications, computer maker
Hewlett-Packard Co. and satellite network provider Hughes Network Systems,
a unit of Hughes Communications Inc., said Mel Morris, chief executive of
British Internet security provider Prevx Ltd.

Hewlett-Packard declined comment, while officials with other companies
couldn't be reached for comment. A Department of Transportation spokeswoman
said the agency couldn't find any indication of a security breach.

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More:
http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN1638118020070717

- - ferg

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