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Accused China says it's a cyber-victim too
Beijing (AFP) Sept 11, 2007 China on Tuesday said it also was a "frequent victim" of cyber-attacks, amid accusations from several Western governments that its military had been linked to hackings of their websites. "Cyber-hacking is a global issue and China is a frequent victim of hacking," Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told a regular press conference, but stopped short of giving specifics. "China's government has all along been opposed to to cyber-crimes and we have strict laws and regulations." International press reports in recent weeks have cited unnamed officials in the United States, Germany and Britain accusing China's military of being involved in cyber-attacks on government websites in their countries. In the latest incident, French Secretary General of National Defence Francis Delon said on Saturday that government information systems in France had been infiltrated in attacks "involving China." However, he did not directly implicate the Chinese military or government. "We have proof that there is involvement with China. But I am prudent. When I say China, this does not mean the Chinese government. We don't have any indication now that it was done by the Chinese People's Liberation Army." China has consistently denied the nation's army was involved in international computer espionage. "Saying that the Chinese military has made cyber-attacks on the networks of foreign governments is groundless and irresponsible and is a result of ulterior motives," Jiang said last week. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Cyberwar - Internet Security News - Systems and Policy Issues
French government falls prey to cyber-attacks "involving China"
Paris (AFP) Sept 8, 2007French information systems fell prey to cyber attacks "involving China", similar to those reported by the US, British and German governments, a top French security offical told AFP on Saturday. |
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