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03-29-2009, 12:59 PM
Canadian researchers uncover vast computer spying operation
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - A cyber spy network based mainly in China has tapped into classified documents from government and private organizations in 103 countries, including the computers of Tibetan exiles, Canadian researchers said Saturday.
The work of the Information Warfare Monitor initially focused on allegations of Chinese cyber espionage against the Tibetan community in exile, especially the Dalai Lama, who is frequently denounced by Chinese officials.
The research eventually led to a much wider network of compromised machines, the Internet-based research group said.Article continued at http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2009/03/29/8922571-cp.html
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - A cyber spy network based mainly in China has tapped into classified documents from government and private organizations in 103 countries, including the computers of Tibetan exiles, Canadian researchers said Saturday.
The work of the Information Warfare Monitor initially focused on allegations of Chinese cyber espionage against the Tibetan community in exile, especially the Dalai Lama, who is frequently denounced by Chinese officials.
The research eventually led to a much wider network of compromised machines, the Internet-based research group said.Article continued at http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2009/03/29/8922571-cp.html