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Hackers attack researchers on nuclear radiation issues

Department of Labor website reportedly compromised to target nuclear weapons workersThe Verge, By Dieter Bohn on May 3, 2013  Two computer security software firms are reporting that a US Department of Labor website was compromised with malware designed to target employees in the Department of Energy — likely nuclear researchers. According to Invincea, a zero-day exploit targeting Internet Explorer 8 was discovered on the DoL’s “Site Exposure Matrix Database,” a site meant to provide information on the heath risks associated with exposure to radioactive materials. That site contained a redirect which secretly installed malware that could communicate witha remote server, according to Alien Vault……..http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/3/4298782/department-of-labor-website-reportedly-compromised-to-target-nuclear

May 11, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general