Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks about the Defense Department’s responsibility in cybersecurity during the Business Executives for National Security meeting in New York, Oct. 11, 2012. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
Iran Renews Internet Attacks on U.S. Banks -- Wall Street Journal
Officials Blame Tehran for Sophisticated Disruptions of Capital One and BB&T Websites; More Strikes Planned Thursday
WASHINGTON—Iranian hackers renewed a campaign of cyberattacks against U.S. banks this week, targeting Capital One Financial Corp. and BB&T Corp. and openly defying U.S. warnings to halt, U.S. officials and others involved in the investigation into the attacks said.
The attacks, which disrupted the banks' websites, showed the ability of the Iranian group to sustain its cyberassault on the nation's largest banks for a fifth week, even as it announced its plans to attack in advance.
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My Comment: These cyberattack reports are following on the heels of last week's comments from the Pentagon that the U.S. will respond to any organized cyberattack against the U.S.
Hmmmmm ..... makes you wonder if the Iranians (or someone else) is testing our limits and commitment.
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