Wall Street Savvy Hackers Found Stealing M&A Data Data

A cybersecurity breach involving hackers with Wall Street expertise has been reported by Fire Eye. The hackers targeted over 80 public companies, primarily in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, seeking market-moving information. Speculations suggest they may have traded on this information or sold it. This incident highlights a potential new wave of insider trading and a possible crackdown.

What type of information did the hackers steal from the companies?

How many companies were targeted by the hackers according to the report?

What does the report suggest about the potential actions of the hackers with the stolen information?

What is the significance of the healthcare and pharmaceutical companies in this context?

What implications does this report have for insider trading regulations?