ME News reports that on August 5 (UTC+8), sources familiar with the matter revealed that in recent days, hackers launched a sophisticated campaign targeting information systems of Wall Street firms, specifically aiming at major asset management companies. The attackers attempted to infiltrate the information systems of the world’s largest hedge funds, including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel, and Point72 Asset Management. Several private equity firms were also targeted in this attack wave. The attacks employed vishing—where cybercriminals use technology to mimic voices in phone calls or voice messages—to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or granting access. (Source: BlockBeats)
Hackers Launch a Wave of Cyberattacks Targeting Major Wall Street Hedge Funds
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Hackers have launched a new wave of cyberattacks targeting major Wall Street hedge funds, according to digital asset news sources. On August 5 (UTC+8), reports indicated that attackers attempted to breach the systems of leading firms such as Two Sigma Investments and Citadel (Point72 Asset Management). The attacks also affected private equity firms, using vishing to impersonate voices in calls and messages to steal sensitive data. Token launch news platforms are closely monitoring the situation as the threat landscape evolves.
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