Thursday 18 August 2016

The Clinton Foundation fear donation data stolen after suspected hack

The Clinton Foundation, a multi-million dollar charity group that receives hefty donations from governments, corporations and wealthy elites, has reportedly hired a top cybersecurity firm to investigate its computer systems amid mounting fears it was targeted by hackers.

Sources close to the ongoing probe, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said officials spotted ‘indications’ it was compromised by ‘spearphishing’ tactics similar to those used to breach the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). To date, no documents or emails have been leaked from the Clinton Foundation, which is described on itswebsite as a charitable organisation that funds work into climate change, economic development and women’s rights. For the full article click here 



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