Hackers obtained data related to SecurID, RSA Security says. Professional hackers using an Advanced Persistent Threat obtained unspecified information that RSA Security said cannot enable a direct attack on customers. RSA Security said it is helping customers strengthen SecurID. An analyst likened the attack to "breaking into Fort Knox."
SecurID tokens that are widely used as part of a two-step authentication procedure may have been compromised. RSA Security, makers of SecurID and one of the country's leading security firms, has said that hackers "extracted" data related to SecurID.

In an open letter published on its web site, Executive Chairman Art Coviello said the company's security systems recently identified "an extremely sophisticated cyberattack in progress." The company said it responded with "a variety of aggressive measures," conducted an investigation, and has been working closely with authorities.