Hackers Target Wall Street Firms in Sophisticated Vishing Campaign
Hackers have launched a sophisticated campaign against Wall Street companies in recent days, targeting the information systems of large asset managers, according to people familiar with the matter. The attackers tried to breach the systems of some of the world’s largest hedge funds, including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel and Point72 Asset Management. Several private-equity firms were also targeted in the campaign. The attacks used vishing, a technique in which cybercriminals use technology to simulate voices in phone calls or voice messages to trick employees into disclosing sensitive information or granting access, according to Bloomberg.
Hackers have launched a sophisticated campaign against Wall Street companies in recent days, targeting the information systems of large asset managers, according to people familiar with the matter.
The attackers tried to breach the systems of some of the world’s largest hedge funds, including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel and Point72 Asset Management. Several private-equity firms were also targeted in the campaign.
The attacks used vishing, a technique in which cybercriminals use technology to simulate voices in phone calls or voice messages to trick employees into disclosing sensitive information or granting access, according to Bloomberg.
The attackers tried to breach the systems of some of the world’s largest hedge funds, including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel and Point72 Asset Management. Several private-equity firms were also targeted in the campaign.
The attacks used vishing, a technique in which cybercriminals use technology to simulate voices in phone calls or voice messages to trick employees into disclosing sensitive information or granting access, according to Bloomberg.