According to the Washington Times, the official website of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was targeted by a cyberattack.
Informed sources said that cyberattackers have obtained sensitive information, including intellectual property and advanced technologies related to the CIA’s innovative espionage programs.
The US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), responsible for the technical management of the website, confirmed the attack.
Cybersecurity experts have warned that this intrusion aimed at stealing intellectual property could pose a serious threat to US national security.
The incident comes amid growing concerns about increasing cyberattacks on key US institutions.
Further details about the extent of the damage and the identities of the attackers have not yet been released, but CIA and NRO officials are investigating the extent of the attack and taking necessary steps to prevent it from happening again.
