Banks targeted in Windows hack attack

zerodamage · Apr 27, 2004, 11:09 PM

"Malicious attackers in Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands tried to use a vulnerability in Windows to break into some of Australia's largest financial institutions, including at least three banks, over the Anzac weekend, according to the Atlanta-based security firm, Internet Security Systems. In a media release, ISS managing director Kim Duffy said the attacks were picked up by ISS's Global Threat Operations Centre late on Thursday evening. He said that by 8am on Friday the attacks had escalated significantly "and by lunch time we became aware that hackers were trying to infiltrate many of Australia’s largest financial institutions."

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Apr 27, 2004, 11:09 PM	#1
zerodamage DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,574 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Banks targeted in Windows hack attack "Malicious attackers in Brazil, Germany and the Netherlands tried to use a vulnerability in Windows to break into some of Australia's largest financial institutions, including at least three banks, over the Anzac weekend, according to the Atlanta-based security firm, Internet Security Systems. In a media release, ISS managing director Kim Duffy said the attacks were picked up by ISS's Global Threat Operations Centre late on Thursday evening. He said that by 8am on Friday the attacks had escalated significantly "and by lunch time we became aware that hackers were trying to infiltrate many of Australia’s largest financial institutions." Full Article: EBCVG