Homeland Security Democrats Call for Cyber Attacks Investigation

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Homeland Security Democrats Call for Cyber Attacks Investigation

Contractor Blamed in DHS Data Breaches
Ellen Nakashima and Brian Krebs, Washington Post - September 24, 2007

The FBI is investigating a major information technology firm with a $1.7 billion Department of Homeland Security contract after it allegedly failed to detect cyber break-ins traced to a Chinese-language Web site and then tried to cover up its deficiencies, according to congressional investigators.

At the center of the probe is Unisys Corp., a company that in 2002 won a $1 billion deal to build, secure and manage the information technology networks for the Transportation Security Administration and DHS headquarters. In 2005, the company was awarded a $750 million follow-on contract.

On Friday, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) called on DHS Inspector General Richard Skinner to launch his own investigation.

From the Homeland Security Committee:

Thompson, Langevin Demand Investigation into Department Cyber Attacks

September 24, 2007 (WASHINGTON) – Committee on Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Chairman James R. Langevin (D-RI) sent a letter on Friday to Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to request an investigation into cyber attacks on the Department initiated by foreign entities and relating to incompetent and possibly illegal activity by the contractor.

Ltr (.pdf) at link.

[lonestarnot]

1. "Hermlin scurity" Bwwwwwwwwwwwa hahahaha

:rofl:

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2. K&R... I find nothing funny when it comes to Homeland Security...