Inquiry continues into hacking of state computers
The state is still trying to determine who hacked into the Department of Health Professions' computer system and how much data was obtained, Secretary of Human Services Margaret Tavenner said today.
She told a concerned House Appropriations Committee that the lead investigator, the FBI, hopes to complete its investigation in two weeks. The FBI was called in because the hacker is seeking to extort money from the state, she said.
Tavenner also said the department's computer system was considered one of the most secure among state agencies.
The data includes the names and birth dates of purchasers of certain addictive drugs, such as oxycontin.
Lemuel Stewart, director of the Virginia Information Technology Agency, said organized crime globally is seeking such data.
Tavenner said the department has notified pharmacists around the state to be on the lookout for suspicious behavior by someone who may have stolen the information.
-- Tyler Whitley
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“Tavenner also said the department’s computer system was considered one of the most secure among state agencies.“
If that is so then what is the status of all the rest of the computers in the state system. You know the ones with all the financial and crimminal history records.
“Lemuel Stewart, director of the Virginia Information Technology Agency, said organized crime globally is seeking such data.“
This man should have been fired for incompetence long ago and his agency should be closed along with the termination of the Northrup Gruman contract. It is costing the statte too much in time and money. When will it happen? How much more will they take from other agencies to give this kind of service?
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