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Accused of breaking into the US Military, White Sands Missile Range, NASA, a number of US academic institutions known to include Caltech, Stanford University, San Diego Supercomputer Center, and UIUC, and a number of non-US academic institutions known to include Uppsala University in Sweden and University College Cork in Ireland and several other Internet locations.
By using locally based kernel exploits a sophisticated technique that requires a high knowledge level and advanced development skills, Stakkato managed to elevate its user privileges and gain control of various systems within numerous government agencies and private sector enterprises.
Via stolen login credentials Stakkato was able to gain access to these systems for well over two years. Finally, Stakkato was able to gain access to Cisco Corporations router internetwork operating system IOS source code, which enabled the attacker to develop custom exploits, rootkits backdoors, and enhanced control of routers around the world. |
