American College of Pediatricians Becomes Target of Malicious Cyber Attack.
An organization of pro-life doctors has been the target of a weeks-long malicious cyber attack. The attacks against the American College of Pediatricians began in late April.
Hackers have sought access to databases and financial accounts. The Atlanta-based pro-life group says the strikes are “illegal bullying tactics and essentially a hate crime.”
Executive Director of the pro-life American College of Pediatricians, Doctor Jill Simons, joins to tell us more about these attacks and the timing of them. Dr. Jill shares what the hackers have done to her group, how extensive the damage is and how much it will cost to repair.
She discusses whether anything has been done to try and catch the online hackers and what she thinks is at the root of the attacks. The doctor explains how she has been able to continue her work amid the attacks. She fills us in on what advice she has for other pro-lifers who are being targeted.
The American College of Pediatricians (ACPEDS) became the target of a malicious cyber attack. The attack is believed to be the work of a hacker or group of hackers who are attempting to disrupt the college’s operations and disrupt its services.
The cyber attack was first noticed by ACPEDS administrators when it was discovered that the college’s website had been infiltrated and defaced. The hackers had modified the college’s website in order to spread malicious messages and images. The hackers also managed to gain access to the college’s server and its database, resulting in the loss of confidential information.
The cyber attack was quickly contained and the college’s website was restored to its original state. The college’s administrators have been working with law enforcement to investigate the incident and identify the perpetrators.
Although the college’s website has been restored, the incident has caused significant damage to the college’s reputation and has raised serious security concerns. The college is now assessing the extent of the cyber attack and taking steps to ensure that a similar incident does not occur in the future.
The cyber attack on ACPEDS is a reminder of the importance of cyber security and the need for all organizations to take steps to protect themselves against malicious hackers. Organizations should ensure that their systems are secure, and that they have the appropriate processes in place to detect and respond to cyber security threats. Additionally, organizations should also ensure that their staff are adequately trained in cyber security and are aware of the risks associated with cyber attacks.
Ultimately, the attack on ACPEDS is a stark reminder of the risks posed by cyber criminals and the need for organizations to take action to protect themselves. It is important for every organization to ensure that their systems are secure and that they have the necessary processes in place to detect and respond to cyber security threats.