UK Maritime Coastguard Agency hit by a malware attack

Summary:

In May 2004, the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency hit by a malware attack. Sven Jaschan (Germany) damaged the systems through the Sasser Worm Virus. It got into Windows computers by exploiting a programming bug in the operating system. The attack affected coastguard logging operations. All coastguard stations except Milford Haven were unable to access e-mails, computer-generated charts and one source of weather information.

Reference URL

https://www.4ni.co.uk/uk-national-news/28694/front-line-coastguard-services-unaffected-by-internet-bug
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/coastguard-hit-by-bug-2435895
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4649361.stm

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