THENATIONALPULSE (Samuel Martin) - FBI Declares ‘Major Incident’ Following Cyberattack by Chinese Hackers.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a recent cyber intrusion, believed to be carried out by Chinese hackers, as a “major incident” under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). The post FBI Declares ‘Major Incident’ Following Cyberattack by Chinese Hackers. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) declared a suspected Chinese hack a major incident under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chinese hackers, U.S. officials, and FBI personnel. WHEN & WHERE: The breach was reported to Congress in March. IMPACT: FISMA-designated “major incidents” are rare, meaning the breach poses significant risks to U.S. national security . IN FULL The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI ) has classified a recent cyber intrusion, believed to be carried out by Chinese hackers, as a “major incident” under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). FISMA guidelines classify a “major incident” as an intrusion that…Open