NASDAQ Stock Market Computers Compromised Repeatedly During Last Year [Security]

In line with a report by the WSJ , the NASDAQ Stock Market ‘s computer network was repeatedly compromised over the past year. Thus far it seems that that no damage was done and that the hackers ” have just been looking around.”

While there aren’t any official statements just yet, several sources knowledgeable about whole matter have explained to the WSJ that a probe into the mess was ” initiated by the Secret Service and now includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” Yes, which means it truly is serious business. Of course, access to the NASDAQ’s computer network could allow someone to commit all kinds of crimes ranging from simple trading fraud to things that can shake up national security.

The extra cherry on this particular situation’s bad news sundae is that nobody really seems to grasp what motives the hackers involved had. Without that knowledge investigators could have a rough time deciding what has been compromised, whether they’ve managed to fix all potential security holes, and whether some genuine damage has already occurred quietly. [ WSJ ]

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