Hackers victimize transportation command.

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A series of cyber-attacks launched against the U.S. Transportation Command last year prompted the organization to tighten its security, says Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Basla, director of command, control communications and computer systems.

In one case, a hacker was able to enter a "system that provides real-time information for our decision-makers" and create his own account, including an email address. He declined to name the system. In a separate security breach, foreign entities were...