MSN Snared in Korean Booby-Trap

Hackers plant code in Microsoft's popular South Korean MSN site in what investigators believe was an attempt to steal passwords. The extent of the penetration is unknown, and MSN in the United States is unaffected.

WASHINGTON -- Microsoft acknowledged Thursday that hackers booby-trapped its popular MSN website in South Korea to try to steal passwords from visitors. The company said it was unclear how many internet users might have been victimized.

South Korea is a leader in high-speed internet users worldwide. Microsoft's MSN web properties -- which offer news, financial advice, car- and home-buying information and more -- are among the most popular sites. The affected Microsoft site in South Korea offers news and other information plus links to the company's free e-mail and search services. ...

Source: Wired News