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Aastrom Biosciences Cyber Attack: Stock Impact From Fake Press Release

Calendar Feb 18, 2000 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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ZDNet writes, "A suspected computer hacker boosted the stock of Aastrom Biosciences Inc. on Thursday by posting a fake press release on the company's Web site announcing a merger with California biopharmaceutical company Geron Corp." . . . ZDNet writes, "A suspected computer hacker boosted the stock of Aastrom Biosciences Inc. on Thursday by posting a fake press release on the company's Web site announcing a merger with California biopharmaceutical company Geron Corp."

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