Department of Homeland Security attacked by hackers

[Figaro]

Many as 25,000 Homeland Security Department employees were exposed during a recent computer break-in at a federal contractor that handles security clearances, an agency official said Friday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of an incident that is under active federal criminal investigation, said the number of victims could be greater. The department was informing employees whose files were exposed in the hacking against contractor USIS and warning them to monitor their financial accounts.
Records of up to 25 000 Homeland Security staff hacked in cyber-attack Technology theguardian.com
Hah, what then their job is? Is it the indicator of work of the Homeland Security?
I can hear the cries of DHS employees: “They invaded my privacy!”
The hackers are hacking hackers...

 

[shart_attack]

It's an inside job.

 

[waltky]

Putin knew better'n to mess with Fearless W...

Report: Russian hackers thought to breach White House network
October 28, 2014 ~ Several federal security agencies are investigating an incident in which hackers thought to be working for Russia recently breached White House computer networks, The Washington Post is reporting.

The intrusion into unclassified computer networks, discovered two to three weeks ago, caused a temporary "disruption of regular services to users" while the breach was contained, a White House official told the Post on condition of anonymity.

A U.S. ally alerted officials to the breach. The FBI, Secret Service and National Security Agency are investigating, according to the Post. "On a regular basis, there are bad actors out there who are attempting to achieve intrusions into our system," one White House official said.

In October 2008, the Russian intelligence service was suspected of being behind malicious software discovered on the military's classified network. The efforts to clean up that breach was code-named Buckshot Yankee, and the incident helped galvanize the creation of U.S. Cyber Command.

More recently, the U.S. and the European Union imposed tough sanctions on Russia after it annexed the Crimea peninsula and reportedly armed rebels fighting for independence in eastern Ukraine. In a scathing, critical speech last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of trying to impose its will on other countries and that his nation will not comply. "They are throwing their might to remove the risks they have created themselves, and they are paying an ever increasing price," Putin said of the U.S. and its allies.

Report Russian hackers thought to breach White House network - News - Stripes

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US to increase security at some federal buildings around country
October 28, 2014 ~ The move came a week after a gunman in Canada fatally shot a soldier at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called it a terrorist attack.

Security will be increased at various federal government buildings in Washington and other major American cities, the Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday in what it described as a "precautionary step." The move came one week after a gunman in Ottawa fatally shot a soldier as he stood as a ceremonial guard at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the shooting a terrorist attack.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson would not identify the buildings where there will be an increased security presence or disclose the specific security measures to be taken by the Federal Protective Service, which protects more than 9,500 federal facilities visited daily by roughly 1.4 million people. But he said "prudence dictates a heightened vigilance" to protect government buildings and workers.

A servicemember clicks his heels together at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

The specific security steps will vary from location to location and "will be continually re-evaluated," he said. "The reasons for this action are self-evident: the continued public calls by terrorist organizations for attacks on the homeland and elsewhere, including against law enforcement and other government officials, and the acts of violence targeted at government personnel and installations in Canada and elsewhere recently," Johnson said in a statement.

He also called on law enforcement nationwide to be on the lookout for small-scale attacks, like the one in Canada, "by a lone offender or a small group of individuals." Canadian authorities have said the accused gunman in last week's attack, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, was driven by ideological and political motives and made a video before the shooting talking about Canada's foreign policy and his religious beliefs.

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country - U.S. - Stripes

 

[Rotagilla]

Putin knew better'n to mess with Fearless W...

Report: Russian hackers thought to breach White House network
October 28, 2014 ~ Several federal security agencies are investigating an incident in which hackers thought to be working for Russia recently breached White House computer networks, The Washington Post is reporting.

The intrusion into unclassified computer networks, discovered two to three weeks ago, caused a temporary "disruption of regular services to users" while the breach was contained, a White House official told the Post on condition of anonymity.

A U.S. ally alerted officials to the breach. The FBI, Secret Service and National Security Agency are investigating, according to the Post. "On a regular basis, there are bad actors out there who are attempting to achieve intrusions into our system," one White House official said.

In October 2008, the Russian intelligence service was suspected of being behind malicious software discovered on the military's classified network. The efforts to clean up that breach was code-named Buckshot Yankee, and the incident helped galvanize the creation of U.S. Cyber Command.

More recently, the U.S. and the European Union imposed tough sanctions on Russia after it annexed the Crimea peninsula and reportedly armed rebels fighting for independence in eastern Ukraine. In a scathing, critical speech last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of trying to impose its will on other countries and that his nation will not comply. "They are throwing their might to remove the risks they have created themselves, and they are paying an ever increasing price," Putin said of the U.S. and its allies.

Report Russian hackers thought to breach White House network - News - Stripes

See also:

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country
October 28, 2014 ~ The move came a week after a gunman in Canada fatally shot a soldier at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called it a terrorist attack.

Security will be increased at various federal government buildings in Washington and other major American cities, the Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday in what it described as a "precautionary step." The move came one week after a gunman in Ottawa fatally shot a soldier as he stood as a ceremonial guard at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the shooting a terrorist attack.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson would not identify the buildings where there will be an increased security presence or disclose the specific security measures to be taken by the Federal Protective Service, which protects more than 9,500 federal facilities visited daily by roughly 1.4 million people. But he said "prudence dictates a heightened vigilance" to protect government buildings and workers.

A servicemember clicks his heels together at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

The specific security steps will vary from location to location and "will be continually re-evaluated," he said. "The reasons for this action are self-evident: the continued public calls by terrorist organizations for attacks on the homeland and elsewhere, including against law enforcement and other government officials, and the acts of violence targeted at government personnel and installations in Canada and elsewhere recently," Johnson said in a statement.

He also called on law enforcement nationwide to be on the lookout for small-scale attacks, like the one in Canada, "by a lone offender or a small group of individuals." Canadian authorities have said the accused gunman in last week's attack, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, was driven by ideological and political motives and made a video before the shooting talking about Canada's foreign policy and his religious beliefs.

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country - U.S. - Stripes

They want "increased security" around "their" buildings...but won't close and enforce the border to protect the security of the country.
Our elite leftists in politics must not be disturbed!

 

[depotoo]

Interesting DHS is going to provide monitoring of the 25,000 employees with credit monitoring instead of the company we entrusted and failed to keep safe. How much is that costing us?

 

[Figaro]

Putin knew better'n to mess with Fearless W...

Report: Russian hackers thought to breach White House network
October 28, 2014 ~ Several federal security agencies are investigating an incident in which hackers thought to be working for Russia recently breached White House computer networks, The Washington Post is reporting.

The intrusion into unclassified computer networks, discovered two to three weeks ago, caused a temporary "disruption of regular services to users" while the breach was contained, a White House official told the Post on condition of anonymity.

A U.S. ally alerted officials to the breach. The FBI, Secret Service and National Security Agency are investigating, according to the Post. "On a regular basis, there are bad actors out there who are attempting to achieve intrusions into our system," one White House official said.

In October 2008, the Russian intelligence service was suspected of being behind malicious software discovered on the military's classified network. The efforts to clean up that breach was code-named Buckshot Yankee, and the incident helped galvanize the creation of U.S. Cyber Command.

More recently, the U.S. and the European Union imposed tough sanctions on Russia after it annexed the Crimea peninsula and reportedly armed rebels fighting for independence in eastern Ukraine. In a scathing, critical speech last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of trying to impose its will on other countries and that his nation will not comply. "They are throwing their might to remove the risks they have created themselves, and they are paying an ever increasing price," Putin said of the U.S. and its allies.

Report Russian hackers thought to breach White House network - News - Stripes

See also:

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country
October 28, 2014 ~ The move came a week after a gunman in Canada fatally shot a soldier at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called it a terrorist attack.

Security will be increased at various federal government buildings in Washington and other major American cities, the Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday in what it described as a "precautionary step." The move came one week after a gunman in Ottawa fatally shot a soldier as he stood as a ceremonial guard at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the shooting a terrorist attack.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson would not identify the buildings where there will be an increased security presence or disclose the specific security measures to be taken by the Federal Protective Service, which protects more than 9,500 federal facilities visited daily by roughly 1.4 million people. But he said "prudence dictates a heightened vigilance" to protect government buildings and workers.

A servicemember clicks his heels together at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

The specific security steps will vary from location to location and "will be continually re-evaluated," he said. "The reasons for this action are self-evident: the continued public calls by terrorist organizations for attacks on the homeland and elsewhere, including against law enforcement and other government officials, and the acts of violence targeted at government personnel and installations in Canada and elsewhere recently," Johnson said in a statement.

He also called on law enforcement nationwide to be on the lookout for small-scale attacks, like the one in Canada, "by a lone offender or a small group of individuals." Canadian authorities have said the accused gunman in last week's attack, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, was driven by ideological and political motives and made a video before the shooting talking about Canada's foreign policy and his religious beliefs.

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country - U.S. - Stripes

The White House declined to comment on a Washington Post report that Russia is thought to be behind the breach. Don`t jump to conclusions. Have you heard of the Dead Sea? Putin killed it. This is an obsession with Russia

 

[shart_attack]

Putin knew better'n to mess with Fearless W...

Report: Russian hackers thought to breach White House network
October 28, 2014 ~ Several federal security agencies are investigating an incident in which hackers thought to be working for Russia recently breached White House computer networks, The Washington Post is reporting.

The intrusion into unclassified computer networks, discovered two to three weeks ago, caused a temporary "disruption of regular services to users" while the breach was contained, a White House official told the Post on condition of anonymity.

A U.S. ally alerted officials to the breach. The FBI, Secret Service and National Security Agency are investigating, according to the Post. "On a regular basis, there are bad actors out there who are attempting to achieve intrusions into our system," one White House official said.

In October 2008, the Russian intelligence service was suspected of being behind malicious software discovered on the military's classified network. The efforts to clean up that breach was code-named Buckshot Yankee, and the incident helped galvanize the creation of U.S. Cyber Command.

More recently, the U.S. and the European Union imposed tough sanctions on Russia after it annexed the Crimea peninsula and reportedly armed rebels fighting for independence in eastern Ukraine. In a scathing, critical speech last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of trying to impose its will on other countries and that his nation will not comply. "They are throwing their might to remove the risks they have created themselves, and they are paying an ever increasing price," Putin said of the U.S. and its allies.

Report Russian hackers thought to breach White House network - News - Stripes

See also:

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country
October 28, 2014 ~ The move came a week after a gunman in Canada fatally shot a soldier at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called it a terrorist attack.

Security will be increased at various federal government buildings in Washington and other major American cities, the Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday in what it described as a "precautionary step." The move came one week after a gunman in Ottawa fatally shot a soldier as he stood as a ceremonial guard at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then stormed the Parliament building. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the shooting a terrorist attack.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson would not identify the buildings where there will be an increased security presence or disclose the specific security measures to be taken by the Federal Protective Service, which protects more than 9,500 federal facilities visited daily by roughly 1.4 million people. But he said "prudence dictates a heightened vigilance" to protect government buildings and workers.

A servicemember clicks his heels together at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

The specific security steps will vary from location to location and "will be continually re-evaluated," he said. "The reasons for this action are self-evident: the continued public calls by terrorist organizations for attacks on the homeland and elsewhere, including against law enforcement and other government officials, and the acts of violence targeted at government personnel and installations in Canada and elsewhere recently," Johnson said in a statement.

He also called on law enforcement nationwide to be on the lookout for small-scale attacks, like the one in Canada, "by a lone offender or a small group of individuals." Canadian authorities have said the accused gunman in last week's attack, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, was driven by ideological and political motives and made a video before the shooting talking about Canada's foreign policy and his religious beliefs.

US to increase security at some federal buildings around country - U.S. - Stripes

The White House declined to comment on a Washington Post report that Russia is thought to be behind the breach. Don`t jump to conclusions. Have you heard of the Dead Sea? Putin killed it. This is an obsession with Russia

This White House needs to get into a habit of declining to comment.

It talks way too frick'n much already.

 

[depotoo]

Snowden, hmmm... ?

 

[JWBooth]

Many as 25,000 Homeland Security Department employees were exposed during a recent computer break-in at a federal contractor that handles security clearances, an agency official said Friday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of an incident that is under active federal criminal investigation, said the number of victims could be greater. The department was informing employees whose files were exposed in the hacking against contractor USIS and warning them to monitor their financial accounts.
Records of up to 25 000 Homeland Security staff hacked in cyber-attack Technology theguardian.com
Hah, what then their job is? Is it the indicator of work of the Homeland Security?
I can hear the cries of DHS employees: “They invaded my privacy!”
The hackers are hacking hackers...

The assholes shamelessly hack and spy on everybody else, fuck 'em.