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To: Devin123 who wrote (14989)4/5/2001 3:08:24 PM
From: Devin123  Respond to of 37746
 
Hackers Accessed Federal Computers
The Associated Press
Apr 5 2001 1:11PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - At least 155 federal computers systems - some with sensitive research information or personal data on Americans - were temporarily taken over by hackers last year, according to a review that found widespread lax computer security.
The government's lack of safeguards against domestic and foreign attackers who struck 32 federal agencies last year is ``chilling,'' one congresswoman said.