Hackers have once again targeted the U.S. government, forcing the State Department to scramble to ensure its data is protected. Large-scale computer break-ins have occurred over the past several weeks, but the department is confident no sensitive data has been compromised, spokesperson Edgar Vasquez told TechNewsWorld. The department’s headquarters and offices dealing with China and North Korea were the main targets of this incident, according to press accounts, but Vasquez termed that speculation and said the investigation is continuing.
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Hackers Hit State Department
Posted by: Alexandra DeFelice July 12, 2006 10:45 AMHackers have once again targeted the U.S. government, forcing the State Department to scramble to ensure its data is protected. Large-scale computer break-ins have occurred over the past several weeks, but the department is confident no sensitive data has been compromised, spokesperson Edgar Vasquez told TechNewsWorld. The department’s headquarters and offices dealing with China and North Korea were the main targets of this incident, according to press accounts, but Vasquez termed that speculation and said the investigation is continuing.