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Hacking Ring Members Stole Apache Training Software

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

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Four members of an international computer hacking ring were charged with breaking into the networks of the U.S. Army and several technology companies in an indictment unsealed on Sept.30. In addition to stealing software and data related to video game systems, the indictment charges the defendants stole proprietary software used to train Apache helicopter pilots. The alleged cyber-theft included Apache helicopter simulator software developed by Zombie Studios for the U.S. Army. Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell of the Justice Department’s…

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