Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that a wave of sophisticated cyberattacks has hit Wall Street firms in recent days, targeting large asset managers. Attackers attempted to breach systems at top hedge funds including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel and Point72 Asset Management, with several private equity firms also in the crosshairs. The attacks relied on vishing, using simulated voices to trick employees into revealing sensitive information.
Hackers have launched a wave of sophisticated cyberattacks against Wall Street firms in recent days, focusing on the information systems of large asset managers, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg.
The attackers tried to break into the systems of some of the world's biggest hedge funds, including Two Sigma Investments, Citadel and Point72 Asset Management, the people said. Multiple private equity firms were also targeted in the campaign.
The intrusions used vishing, a technique in which cybercriminals use technology to mimic voices in phone calls or voice messages, tricking employees into disclosing sensitive information or granting access.
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