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Russian Hackers Placed ‘Digital Bomb’ In Nasdaq’s Computer System Capable Of Sabotaging Data And Derailing U.S. Economy: Report

Saturday, July 19, 2014 6:38
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(Before It's News)

  • Bloomberg Businessweek claims Russian hackers planted a ‘cyber grenade’ in the Nasdaq
  • The magazine claims Russian hacker Aleksandr Kalinin is to blame
  • The Nasdaq is assuring customers that the breach was unsuccessful 
  • Federal authorities don’t have enough evidence to say whether a foreign government is responsible for the 2010 breach

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 00:34 EST, 19 July 2014 UPDATED: 04:23 EST, 19 July 2014

According to a new report, Russian computer hackers managed to sneak a ‘digital bomb’ into the Nasdaq’s computer system that is capable of sabotaging stock market computers and derail the U.S. economy.

In the report, published by Bloomberg Businessweek, the ‘cybergrenade’ was never set off.

The publication claims that hackers managed to slip into the Nasdaq’s computer network in 2010 by using malware capable of spying and stealing data.

The malware could also cause ‘digital destruction.’

Federal officials still aren’t entirely sure who was responsible for the breach. Bloomberg’s report, however, points the finger at the Russian government 

In response to the report, Russian officials called the claims ‘pure nonsense.’

FBI’s New York Assistant Director in Charge George Venizelos said in a statement to CNNMoney that the FBI is still investigating the break in.

People familiar with the investigation tell Bloomberg that the person responsible is likely Russian hacker Aleksandr Kalinin.

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  • The Rift

    Now we have digital bombs and ass bombs all in one week……what’s next ? :lol:

  • Oh. This could be very interesting. While Muhammed Ata drives Boeing with his passport in front of the building melting the concrete to nano dust suddenly Russians want to destroy Fed’s evidences of fraud.. Just like comedy..

  • What a comforting though, Wall Street getting a taste of it’s own medicine. Oh well…..one can dream. :wink:

  • Jolly Girl

    You ameriiiSCUM “MILITARY SUPPORTERS” of isra-HELL, ARE GOING TO LOVE all of the “Sanctions” you are about to receive from BRICS!
    Bon appetite, SCUM BAGS!
    :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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