Hackers Breached Security Networks Of U.S. Military Contractors, Says Source

BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Unknown hackers have broken into the security networks of Lockheed Martin Corp and several other U.S. military contractors, a source with direct knowledge of the attacks told Reuters.

They breached security systems designed to keep out intruders by creating duplicates to ``SecurID'' electronic keys from EMC Corp's RSA security division, said the person who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.

Microsoft Nears $8.5 Billion Deal To Buy Skype, Says Source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is close to buying web video conferencing service Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion including debt, a source familiar with the situation said, in a deal which would rank as the biggest for the software company.

A deal is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday morning, the source said. The source declined to be named because the talks are not public.