Monday, December 26, 2011

Hackers target supporters of breached think tank

Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

Stratfor said Monday on its Facebook page that people who offered support after the company revealed that the loose-knit hacking movement "Anonymous" had broken into its computers "may be being targeted for doing so."

Here's more from Stratfor's Facebook warning post:

It's come to our attention that our members who are speaking out in support of us on Facebook may be being targeted for doing so and are at risk of having sensitive information repeatedly published on other websites. So, in order to protect yourselves, we recommend taking security precautions when speaking out on Facebook or abstaining from it altogether.

A Twitter feed that asserts it's associated with Anonymous on Monday mocked victims who spoke to The Associated Press. And affiliates of anonymous asserted they'd removed more funds from the account of a victim who spoke out on Facebook.

Stratfor's website and email remained suspended Monday.

Hackers said they stole thousands of client credit card numbers and other personal information from the company. Unauthorized donations made from some of the accounts are likely to be reversed.

Related: 'Anonymous' hackers target US security think tank

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Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45791528/ns/technology_and_science-security/

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