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Hacker posts data of 6m Chileans
A hacker has posted the personal details of more than a third of Chile's population on the internet - including what is thought to be information about the president's daughter - a Chilean newspaper has reported. Personal data, including the identity card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, emails and academic background of 6 million Chileans was posted on the internet on Friday, according to the El Mercurio newspaper. The information was posted by someone who hacked into servers at the education ministry, the electoral service and the military, according to the paper. The security breach was first reported to police early on Saturday by an administrator of a local technology-orientated internet site who discovered links to the information online. Most of the data was promptly removed and the incident is being investigated by police. Speaking on local radio, IT administrator Leo Prieto said amongst the data he had discovered was a list of students who receive preferential public transportation rates, including details on what is believed to be one of President Michelle Bachelet's two daughters. Despite the information's prompt removal from the internet, Prieto warned that some people may have downloaded it "and it may still be around on the Internet." Presidential spokesman Francisco Vidal called the incident "a serious and delicate issue". According to a police spokesman, it is not thought that banking or financial data had been compromised. El Mercurio reported that the hacker - who identified himself only as an "anonymous coward" - allegedly wanted to demonstrate a lack of security at government offices. "Benign hacking" to expose loopholes in vulnerable systems is not uncommon. In 2006, "hackers" from a research team at Cardiff University's school of computer science alerted the bank to a security flaw in HSBC's online banking system which could have left over three million customers' accounts vulnerable to outside attack. But hacking of government websites is often malicious. Last September, the Financial Times reported that the Chinese military had allegedly hacked into computers inside the Pentagon, prompting the organisation to shut down 1,500 computers, including the one used by the defence secretary and former head of the CIA, Robert Gates. According to allegations by an unnamed former Pentagon official, the Chinese cyber army would have had the power to disable the Pentagon's system, and re-enter it during a conflict situation, with the possibility of causing major disruption. German chancellor Angela Merkel also complained last year that German systems had been compromised by Chinese hackers and raised her concerns with China's premier, Hu Jintao. The Chinese government strenuously denied all accusations.
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A hacker has posted the personal details of more than a third of Chile's population on the internet - including what is thought to be information about the president's daughter - a Chilean newspaper has reported. Personal data, including the identity card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, emails and academic background of 6 million Chileans was posted on the internet on Friday, according to the El Mercurio newspaper. The information was posted by someone who hacked into servers at the education ministry, the electoral service and the military, according to the paper. The security breach was first reported to police early on Saturday by an administrator of a local technology-orientated internet site who discovered links to the information online. Most of the data was promptly removed and the incident is being investigated by police. Speaking on local radio, IT administrator Leo Prieto said amongst the data he had discovered was a list of students who receive preferential public transportation rates, including details on what is believed to be one of President Michelle Bachelet's two daughters. Despite the information's prompt removal from the internet, Prieto warned that some people may have downloaded it "and it may still be around on the Internet." Presidential spokesman Francisco Vidal called the incident "a serious and delicate issue". According to a police spokesman, it is not thought that banking or financial data had been compromised. El Mercurio reported that the hacker - who identified himself only as an "anonymous coward" - allegedly wanted to demonstrate a lack of security at government offices. "Benign hacking" to expose loopholes in vulnerable systems is not uncommon. In 2006, "hackers" from a research team at Cardiff University's school of computer science alerted the bank to a security flaw in HSBC's online banking system which could have left over three million customers' accounts vulnerable to outside attack. But hacking of government websites is often malicious. Last September, the Financial Times reported that the Chinese military had allegedly hacked into computers inside the Pentagon, prompting the organisation to shut down 1,500 computers, including the one used by the defence secretary and former head of the CIA, Robert Gates. According to allegations by an unnamed former Pentagon official, the Chinese cyber army would have had the power to disable the Pentagon's system, and re-enter it during a conflict situation, with the possibility of causing major disruption. German chancellor Angela Merkel also complained last year that German systems had been compromised by Chinese hackers and raised her concerns with China's premier, Hu Jintao. The Chinese government strenuously denied all accusations.
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Hacker posts data of 6 million Chileans
A hacker has posted the personal details of more than a third of Chile's population on the internet, including what is thought to be information about the president's daughter, a Chilean newspaper has reported. Personal data, including the identity card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, emails and academic background of 6 million Chileans was posted on the internet on Friday, according to the El Mercurio newspaper. The information was posted by someone who hacked into servers at the education ministry, the electoral service and the military, according to the paper. The security breach was first reported to police early on Saturday by an administrator of a local technology-orientated website who discovered links to the information online. Most of the data was promptly removed and the incident is being investigated by police. Speaking on local radio, the IT administrator Leo Prieto said amongst the data he had discovered was a list of students who receive preferential public transportation rates, including details on what is believed to be one of President Michelle Bachelet's two daughters. Despite the information's prompt removal, Prieto warned that some people may have downloaded it "and it may still be around on the internet." A presidential spokesman, Francisco Vidal, called the incident "a serious and delicate issue". According to a police spokesman, it is not thought that banking or financial data had been compromised. El Mercurio reported that the hacker - who identified himself only as an "anonymous coward" - allegedly wanted to demonstrate a lack of security at government offices. "Benign hacking" to expose loopholes in vulnerable systems is not uncommon. In 2006, "hackers" from a research team at Cardiff University's school of computer science alerted the bank to a security flaw in HSBC's online banking system which could have left more than 3 million customers' accounts vulnerable to outside attack. But hacking of government websites is often malicious. Last September, the Financial Times reported that the Chinese military had allegedly hacked into computers inside the Pentagon, prompting the organisation to shut down 1,500 computers, including the one used by the defence secretary and former head of the CIA, Robert Gates. According to allegations by an unnamed former Pentagon official, the Chinese cyber army would have had the power to disable the Pentagon's system, and re-enter it during a conflict situation, with the possibility of causing major disruption. The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, also complained last year that German systems had been compromised by Chinese hackers and raised her concerns with China's premier, Hu Jintao. The Chinese government strenuously denied all accusations.
The Guardian – 11 hours, 16 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Technology
A hacker has posted the personal details of more than a third of Chile's population on the internet, including what is thought to be information about the president's daughter, a Chilean newspaper has reported. Personal data, including the identity card numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, emails and academic background of 6 million Chileans was posted on the internet on Friday, according to the El Mercurio newspaper. The information was posted by someone who hacked into servers at the education ministry, the electoral service and the military, according to the paper. The security breach was first reported to police early on Saturday by an administrator of a local technology-orientated website who discovered links to the information online. Most of the data was promptly removed and the incident is being investigated by police. Speaking on local radio, the IT administrator Leo Prieto said amongst the data he had discovered was a list of students who receive preferential public transportation rates, including details on what is believed to be one of President Michelle Bachelet's two daughters. Despite the information's prompt removal, Prieto warned that some people may have downloaded it "and it may still be around on the internet." A presidential spokesman, Francisco Vidal, called the incident "a serious and delicate issue". According to a police spokesman, it is not thought that banking or financial data had been compromised. El Mercurio reported that the hacker - who identified himself only as an "anonymous coward" - allegedly wanted to demonstrate a lack of security at government offices. "Benign hacking" to expose loopholes in vulnerable systems is not uncommon. In 2006, "hackers" from a research team at Cardiff University's school of computer science alerted the bank to a security flaw in HSBC's online banking system which could have left more than 3 million customers' accounts vulnerable to outside attack. But hacking of government websites is often malicious. Last September, the Financial Times reported that the Chinese military had allegedly hacked into computers inside the Pentagon, prompting the organisation to shut down 1,500 computers, including the one used by the defence secretary and former head of the CIA, Robert Gates. According to allegations by an unnamed former Pentagon official, the Chinese cyber army would have had the power to disable the Pentagon's system, and re-enter it during a conflict situation, with the possibility of causing major disruption. The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, also complained last year that German systems had been compromised by Chinese hackers and raised her concerns with China's premier, Hu Jintao. The Chinese government strenuously denied all accusations.
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Blogs, 'CIA brother' spin zest into Carnaby mystery
When it comes to Roland Carnaby, the truth is out there — way out there. So far out that you reach the blogosphere before finding anything that publicly connects him to his beloved Central Intelligence Agency.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 11, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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When it comes to Roland Carnaby, the truth is out there — way out there. So far out that you reach the blogosphere before finding anything that publicly connects him to his beloved Central Intelligence Agency.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 11, 2008 05:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston
CIA can't rule out continue N. Korean assistance to Syria
April 25, 2008 - CIA can't rule out continue N. Korean assistance to Syria
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 07:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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April 25, 2008 - CIA can't rule out continue N. Korean assistance to Syria
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 07:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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CIA to Congress: Pyongyang planned reactor for Syria capable of plutonium for nukes
April 24, 2008 - CIA to Congress: Pyongyang planned reactor for Syria capable of plutonium for nukes
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 07:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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April 24, 2008 - CIA to Congress: Pyongyang planned reactor for Syria capable of plutonium for nukes
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 07:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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HPD reviews first-aid training after Carnaby shooting
Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent before leading officers on a high-speed chase.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 10, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston
Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent before leading officers on a high-speed chase.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 10, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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CIA: China's military could get 'adversarial'
May 9, 2008 - CIA: China's military could get 'adversarial'
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 01:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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May 9, 2008 - CIA: China's military could get 'adversarial'
World Tribune – May 10, 2008 01:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Plame seeks to resurrect lawsuit in CIA leak case
Former CIA operative Valerie Plame is trying to resurrect a lawsuit against those in the Bush administration she says illegally disclosed her identity.
The Seattle Times – May 9, 2008 11:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Washington: Seattle-Tacoma
Former CIA operative Valerie Plame is trying to resurrect a lawsuit against those in the Bush administration she says illegally disclosed her identity.
The Seattle Times – May 9, 2008 11:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Carnaby probe continues; HPD checking first aid procedure
Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 9, 2008 11:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Houston
Houston Police Department officials said Friday it is too early to draw any conclusions in their investigation into the death last week of Roland Carnaby, a man who claimed to be a CIA agent.
HoustonChronicle.com – May 9, 2008 11:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Move to resurrect CIA leak case
Ex-CIA agent Valerie Plame seeks to resurrect a lawsuit against present and former White House officials.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 5:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ex-CIA agent Valerie Plame seeks to resurrect a lawsuit against present and former White House officials.
BBC News – May 9, 2008 5:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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