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Who the hell still uses AOL? Apparently, CIA boss John Brenner. The New York Post had several phone conversations with an individual who claimed that he gained access to Brenner's email and phone accounts, downloaded a number of classified documents and posted them on Twitter. The hacker identified himself as a high school student, and part of a group called "Crackaz With Attitude".
The FBI and other federal agencies are now investigating the hacker, with one source saying criminal charges are possible, law enforcement sources said.
"I think they'll want to make an example out of him to deter people from doing this in the future," said a source who described the situation as "just wild" and "crazy."
"I can't believe he did this to the head of the CIA,'' the source added. "[The] problem with these older-generation guys is that they don't know anything about cybersecurity, and as you can see, it can be problematic."
Government officials say that the FBI and Secret Service are investigating the matter, but deny that any classified materials were compromised.
The cracker remains at large, for now. He also talked to Wired, providing some detailed information on how he pulled it off.
(Score: 2) by miljo on Tuesday October 20 2015, @01:50PM
This feels like an article from 1996, not a post on BTTF2-Day-Eve.
One should strive to achieve, not sit in bitter regret.
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday October 20 2015, @02:29PM
Does Michael J. Fox have a steady boyfriend, or is he still whoring around?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday October 20 2015, @05:01PM
He's busy acting in the 8th installment of Star Wars VIII, the return of Yoda.
(Score: 2) by edIII on Tuesday October 20 2015, @08:07PM
Well he's not whoring around or anything IIRC, but I do understand he's still one of the movers and shakers.....
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