U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyber-Attack During Covid-19 Outbreak

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by hawki, Mar 16, 2020.

  1. hawki

    hawki Registered Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Posts:
    6,077
    Location:
    DC Metro Area
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) suffered a cyber attack on Sunday night designed to slow the departments systems and circulate false information about the coronavirus.

    The incident, described by three unnamed sources and reported exclusively by Bloomberg, did not majorly impact the department systems but did result in some misinformation being spread.

    The attack involved overloading the HHS servers with millions of hits over several hours.

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...-suffers-cyber-attack-during-covid-9-response
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.