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New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority computer systems was hacked, triggering an onslaught on the largest transit system in North America, according to NY Times.
The agency received an alert from the FBI and other government agencies that three of its 18 computer systems had been attacked.
The MTA insisted it would stop the attack as soon as possible. According to the company, a subsequent forensic review found that no critical information was stolen and that rail service for millions of passengers each day and other activities were not compromised or disrupted at any time.
Rafail Portnoy, the MTA’s chief technology officer, stated “Importantly, the MTA’s existing multi-layered security systems worked as designed, preventing the spread of the attack and we continue to strengthen these comprehensive systems and remain vigilant as cyberattacks are a growin…
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