The New York Times has published a wild account of a four month-long hack, reportedly originating in China, that compromised its computer systems and targeted its reporters. The report suggests that the attack may have been politically motivated, and that it may have been conducted by the Chinese military. The hack has since been shut down, but several important questions remain unanswered.
The Times says that it received warnings from Chinese government officials in response to an investigation into the wealth of prime minister Wen Jiabao's relatives. Following the warnings, the publication asked its ISP — AT&T — to monitor its network for attacks. The Times says that on October 25th, the day its investigation was published, AT&T...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/30/3935516/new-york-times-infiltrated-by-chinese-hackers
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