On Thursday, US federal agencies reported a large data breach caused by an unidentified threat actor group. According to The Hacker News, the attack used sophisticated tactics to exploit a previously unknown security flaw in their networks and applications.
The hackers were able to gain unauthorized access to the systems of multiple agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Treasury Department, among others. This enabled them to obtain sensitive data, such as financial information and personal information, as well as access to the agencies' web applications.
The security flaw has now been patched, and the agencies are still working on understanding the attackers' motives and techniques. It appears that the attack was conducted using malware, potentially intercepting passwords and other credentials by exploiting a weak password management system.
The US government is working to strengthen its cyber security policies in the aftermath of this incident, although it is unclear what other measures are being taken to prevent similar attacks in the future.
This incident serves as a reminder for all agencies, businesses, and individuals to stay up to date with the latest security patches and maintain effective password management practices. Cyber security is of the utmost importance for protecting networks and applications, as well as ensuring that personal and sensitive information remains secure.
The identities of the threat actor group responsible for this large data breach remain unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
This Cyber News was published on thehackernews.com. Publication date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:27:02 +0000