


His work, apparently, included a “top secret” hacking tool used by the agency. WSJ claims that hackers targeted an NSA contractor who took his work home with him, so to speak. government penetrates foreign computers and defends against cyberattacks. The Wall Street Journal reports the Russian government stole details on how the U.S. Sometime in 2014 or 2015, the National Security Agency (NSA) suffered a serious data breach (the exact date is disputed). One of the first things you'll realize about this story is that no one agrees on the facts. If you like your stories tied up with a neat little bow, then this is not the article for you. And don't forget to visit our homepage to receive free cybersecurity insurance quotes for your small business. The story is part spy thriller, part international intrigue.īelow, CyberPolicy examines the headline-grabbing tale and tells you what you need to know.

Sometimes cybersecurity news is just plain bizarre.
