U.S. banks attacked by Middle East hackersSeptember 27, 2012 - 21:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Customers of Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and other institutions briefly lost access to their online accounts amid an attack by a Middle East-based hacker group—even after the group warned banks of the impending attack. Account information wasn't compromised, the banks say, but the attacks have experts worried. "The banks put a lot of effort into cyber security. But they're so desirable as a target, even with all that effort they still have problems," notes an analyst. JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup saw attacks last week; Wells Fargo was hit Sept. 25, US Bank on Sept 26 and PNC is facing a threat today, September 27. Banks are working with federal authorities against the attacks; one banker says execs and officials have teamed up in a banking "war room." A group called Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters claimed credit for the attacks; Izz ad-Din al-Qassam is Hamas' military branch. The group says it will keep up the assault until the anti-Islam video “The Innocence of Muslims” is removed from the Internet. An expert, however, says the group has been launching attacks since the beginning of the year, before the appearance of the video, Newser reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |