U.S. Navy. Photo from Press TV
Iran's Hackers Are Still Chipping Away at U.S. Networks -- The Atlantic
Even as the presidents of Iran and the U.S. speak to each other (on the phone) for the first time since 1979, it looks like Iran hasn't given up its cyberwar against the U.S. According to the The Wall Street Journal, a group of hackers either working directly for the Iranian government or with its approval accessed an unclassified Navy computer network.
The paper calls the Navy hack "one of the most serious infiltrations" on Iran's part of U.S. networks, noting that officials don't believe the hackers stole anything significant. But, the action itself could speak volumes, demonstrating "a more potent Iranian hacking capability than previously believed," in hinting of the country's ability to access U.S. military systems. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey were briefed, as were members of congress, on the infiltration.
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More News On Iran Targeting The U.S. Navy
US officials: Hackers in Iran likely responsible for Navy computer intrusion -- Washington Post/AP
U.S. Says Iran Hacked Navy Computers -- Wall Street Journal
Report: Iranian Hackers Breached US Navy Intranet -- Defense News
Iran reportedly hacked into unclassified U.S. Navy computer system -- UPI
Iran-backed hackers infiltrated Navy computers - US officials -- RT
US officials accuse Iran hackers of breaking into Navy's computers -- Endgadget
US officials say Iranian hackers compromised Navy computers -- The Verge
Iranian Hackers Reportedly Compromised U.S. Navy Computers -- Ubergizmo
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