Hackers Target Major Wall Street Hedge Funds in Sophisticated Cyberattack Wave
Summary
A sophisticated wave of cyberattacks is hitting major Wall Street hedge funds, including Two Sigma, Citadel, and Point72 Asset Management, with Point72 notifying investors Wednesday that it was targeted, though no client data appears to have been stolen as investigations remain ongoing.
Key Points
- Hackers are launching a wave of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting major Wall Street hedge funds, including Two Sigma, Citadel, and Point72 Asset Management.
- Point72 Asset Management notifies investors on Wednesday that it has been attacked, though initial indications suggest no client information has been stolen.
- Point72 tells investors it is still reviewing the incident, as the full scope of the cyberattack campaign across Wall Street firms remains under investigation.