AP: Federal Web sites knocked out by cyber attack

Jul 07, 2009 - Federal Web sites knocked out by cyber attack Federal agency Web sites knocked out by massive, resilient cyber attack By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Writer On Tuesday July 7, 2009, 11:41 pm EDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- A widespread and unusually resilient computer attack that began July 4 knocked out the Web sites of several government agencies, including some that are responsible for fighting cyber crime, The Associated Press has learned. The Treasury Department, Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and Transportation Department Web sites were all down at varying points over the holiday weekend and into this week, according to officials inside and outside the government. - 4 Comments