Spy software company admits the attack: “Situation out of control – BBC
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Milan , July 9, 2015 – 11:36
La Hacking Team headquarters at Via della Moscova (Frame)
“We have lost the ability to control who uses our technology. Terrorists, extortionists and others can implement it at will. We believe it is an extremely dangerous situation, it is now evident that there is a serious threat. ” It is what is permitted in an official statement by Hacking Team, whose archives were breached by mysterious hackers (the action was not claimed). “Before the attack we could not control who had access to our technology. Now, because of the work of criminals, we have lost the ability to control who uses it, “explained the Italian company that sells software-spy to governments around the world, suffered a heavy hacker attack on July 6.
“We are considering whether it is possible to contain the damage – has clarified yet Hacking Team – our engineers are working apace to upgrade our software Remote Control System that allows customers to obtain information and intelligence on criminals. Our customers have suspended the use of this system has been compromised by the attack. It is an important step to protect information and investigative police. ”
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