UK: Chinese Suspected of Hacking into Ministry of Defence Networks

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Via The Scotsman (props, Flying Hamster).

[snip]

Ministry of Defence computer networks have been repeatedly penetrated by
hackers, raising fears that sensitive military information could have been
obtained by foreign powers.

The MoD yesterday confirmed its systems have been hacked into at least nine
times since 2002. Five of the successful "attacks" took place last year.
Computer-security experts say the real number is likely to be even higher,
as some hackers are skilful enough to leave no trace of their activities.

The ministry was unable to say where the attacks originated, but Western
security officials are increasingly concerned that China is using hackers
to target sensitive information.

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More:
http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=193442007

- - ferg

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