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Now federal officials and computer security investigators have acknowledged that the Cisco break-in last year was only part of a more extensive operation - involving a single intruder or a small band, apparently based in Europe - in which thousands of computer systems were similarly penetrated.

Investigators in the United States and Europe say they have spent almost a year pursuing the case involving attacks on computer systems serving the American military, NASA and research laboratories.

posted by mt at 10:31

Drudge has the headlines blaring about a major computer security investigation. Linked to the main page only, no details. This is all it says - more when I find it.

1000s of computer network systems serving U.S. military, NASA, research labs have been penetrated by 'single intruder or a small band, apparently based in Europe'... MORE... Spokeswoman for White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico confirmed there has been 'unauthorized access'... Developing...

FEDS INVESTIGATE HUGE COMPUTER ATTACK; WORLDWIDE HUNT FOR 'STAKKATO'

posted by mt at 20:58