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| Sharyl Atkinson |
CBS News announced Friday that correspondent Sharyl
Attkisson's computer was hacked by "an unauthorized, external, unknown
party on multiple occasions," confirming Attkisson's previous revelation
of the hacking.
CBS News spokeswoman Sonya McNair said that a cybersecurity
firm hired by CBS News "has determined through forensic analysis"
that "Attkisson's computer was accessed by an unauthorized, external,
unknown party on multiple occasions in late 2012."
"Evidence suggests this party performed all access remotely
using Attkisson's accounts. While no malicious code was found, forensic
analysis revealed an intruder had executed commands that appeared to involve
search and exfiltration of data. This party also used sophisticated methods to
remove all possible indications of unauthorized activity, and alter system
times to cause further confusion. CBS News is taking steps to identify the
responsible party and their method of access."
CBS Statement: A cyber security firm hired by CBS News has determined through forensic analysis that Sharyl Attkisson’s computer...
— Sharyl Attkisson (@SharylAttkisson) June 14, 2013
Several months ago, Attkisson had reported suspected
intrusions of her computers, including her CBS News work computer, prompting
CBS News to hire a firm to look into the hacking.
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