US NBC.com 2013 Malware Attack (Q11811)
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A data breach risk event
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US NBC.com 2013 Malware Attack
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A data breach risk event
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January 2013
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NBCs website was attacked by malware in the form of a Citadel Trojan. The purpose of the attack was most likely to steal usernames, passwords, and other personal information. NBC is unclear on how the malware entered their system. (English)
