IMP Investigates Hackers That Have Leaked State Secrets

Central Penal Action and Investigation Department (DCIAP) has been the latest target by a group of computer hackers called LulzSec Portugal who leaked a confidential document regarding the Freeport shopping centre and submarine scandal cases. They have promised more such action for this Friday. IMP is a sales and marketing company based in Lisbon is ‘shocked’ by the recent story to break the news. The Managing Director of IMP says, ‘this is an important message that is being sent to all companies with regard to their business practises and decisions.’ The leaked document, which is signed by DCIAP Director, Cândida Almeida, gave details of the investigation process carried out in the two cases and was taken from the National Public Prosecutors IT system and sent to the media on Sunday night.
In terms of the Freeport shopping centre, the document reveals that Mrs. Almeida wrote: ‘It is worth noting that the process involved an investigation by a team composed of Portuguese and British police, which the Public Ministry knew nothing about.’ Other passages in the text refer to many other parts of the investigation, rogatory letters (to France, Monaco, Greece, Jersey, the Isle of Man and the Cayman islands) and alleged meetings with the British ambassador in Lisbon. IMP is going to be following the story closely over the next few weeks to find out what else happens. This is not the first time hackers have taken a stand against the government and corporations. These kinds of groups refer to themselves as ‘hactivists’. The Managing Director says, ‘groups like this have a clear goal and mission when it comes to the work they do and they are proud of the work they do.’
The Portuguese media is taking these warnings more seriously. Since the November strike, the SIS has identified two individuals, who may be behind the cyber attacks, a crime punishable in Portugal with up to 10 years in prison. A source from IMP goes further to say, ‘even though the motivations from the hactivists are to create a cleaner way of conducting business this is actually a punishable offence.’
Speaking to Press TV this week, a computer systems security expert from website tugaleaks.com said that the latest hacks ‘had been previously announced by the hackers themselves on websites and social platforms.’ The authorities definitely have their work cut out for them and should be asking themselves when will the hactivists been satisfied with the work they do and stop? ‘IMP has had an incredibly successful year and 2012 will be the same. Just like we have big plans for 2012 I am sure that the hactivists also have a plan of action to continue their work,’ Continues the Managing Director of IMP.