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2021-06-09 Cyber

Cyber criminals target Congress: 60 members from both parties are left UNABLE TO ACCESS data for weeks in latest ransomware hack

[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]

In latest ransomware attack, members of Congress are hacked

At least 60 lawmakers left unable to access constituent data for weeks

Target was iConstituent, a tech vendor that provides constituent services

Issue is still being resolved as lawmaker frustration grows

Unclear who is responsible for attack

US government and companies have been targeted by Russian cyber hackers

President Biden will discuss matter with Putin when they meet next week

One can only hope there is no connection Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Pakistani IT team, the one headed by Imran Awan.

Posted by Skidmark 2021-06-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 We're Congressmen; we don't need no stinkin' data!"

Posted by Glenmore 2021-06-09 00:08|| 2021-06-09 00:08|| Front Page Top

#2 ....both parties are left UNABLE TO ACCESS data for weeks in latest ransomware hack

A debacle without a downside.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-06-09 02:41|| 2021-06-09 02:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Re: #1 - "We're Congressmen; we don't need no stinkin' constituent opinions!"

Posted by Frank G 2021-06-09 06:46|| 2021-06-09 06:46|| Front Page Top

#4 Criminals hacking criminals? Is there no professional courtesy there?

Posted by Procopius2k 2021-06-09 08:00|| 2021-06-09 08:00|| Front Page Top

#5 "President Biden will discuss matter with Putin when they meet next week"

I a sure Vladimir will have a very hard time listening to this Ukrainian loving fraudster.

Posted by Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-06-09 09:05|| 2021-06-09 09:05|| Front Page Top

#6 Hidden behind the story is the fact that only 60 members of congress (out of what? >500?) even consult the data over weeks of time.

That should be the headline.

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-06-09 09:25|| 2021-06-09 09:25|| Front Page Top

#7 And yet, they still want backdoors in software so they can spy on citizens.

Posted by Angstrom 2021-06-09 15:54|| 2021-06-09 15:54|| Front Page Top

#8 This hack is to be blamed on Pakistani IT professionals

Posted by Airandee 2021-06-09 17:26|| 2021-06-09 17:26|| Front Page Top

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