Massive Hack Hits US Defense Department and Other Sensitive Sectors, Passwords Stolen

Hackers have breached at least nine organizations globally in sensitive sectors and targeted US Department of Defense entities, a cybersecurity company has said. According to a report by security firm Palo Alto Networks, a group of unidentified criminals scanned at least 370 servers across the US in September and October. The scans were largely indiscriminate in nature, the firm said, with targets ranging from educational institutions to servers linked to the Department of Defense. Learn More: Your Support of Independent Media Is Appreciated: