Hackers strike Comcast website

Hackers broke into the website for Comcast overnight, replacing the cable and internet provider's web portal with a note.

Three apparent hacker groups -- Kryogenics, Defiant and EBK -- claimed responsibility, according to the note that appeared on the home page.

The hackers seized control of the Comcast.net domain name through DNS registrar Network Solutions and redirected it to servers under their control, according to published reports. The site was down for a few hours overnight but is operating normally, although some users are reporting email problems.

A Comcast spokesman said the company was working with law enforcement, reports said.

There has been no indication that any personal information was compromised. The company has 14.1 million subscribers for its online and other services.

More in News

Liable to attack: Cyber insurance can help organizations cover the cost of breaches

Liable to attack: Cyber insurance can help organizations ...

Everyone is familiar with health, flood, car and life insurance, but what happens when the digital equivalent of a disaster strikes? Some entities may want this peace of mind, but ...

22M accounts exposed in Yahoo Japan breach

22M accounts exposed in Yahoo Japan breach

Users have been urged to change their passwords as a precaution.

Espionage hacking campaign "Operation Hangover" originates in India

Espionage hacking campaign "Operation Hangover" originates in India

Researchers at security firm Norman on Monday, building on earlier analysis from ESET, publicized a new attack infrastructure that is conducting national security and industrial espionage on targets across the ...