China Claims "Massive Damage" From Hacking
It was reported earlier this month that United States officials were blaming Chinese forces for an infiltration into Pentagon-based computers, a hacking that resulted in an internal network crashing for more than a week. Now China is claiming it is actually the victim, saying its "core, vital departments" have been infiltrated by hackers causing "massive damage" to its networks. The Chinese government's response is, perhaps unsurprisingly, to call for even more rigid controls on the online rights of its citizens: This means narrower filters and more blocking of online content, and expanded spying of Chinese citizens' online habits.
This reaction has many China experts from the West believing that these claims of computer hacking are completely fabricated, that they are simply excuses made up to enable the Chinese government to put tighter reigns on Internet usage by its citizens.
China has already greatly restricted and censored online content with its "Great Firewall". It sounds like that wall is only going to get higher.
From BetaNews
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsDerekSep 14th 2007 12:21PM
Instead of spending all those resources trying to muzzle its own citizens, perhaps China should divert that energy to tracking down hackers.
basbleuSep 14th 2007 12:29PM
Why does the media think China is lying...when our media is the biggest fabricator of facts. I believe that hackers went into the Chinese system, I doubt that China went into the Pentagon system, I am glad that China controls the Internet, I am sorry that nobody in our coutry takes the time or energy to propose some control over the garbage we find on the Internet. China 1 - USA 0
phoenix arizona insurance broker, company, agentSep 14th 2007 1:07PM
What a crazy world, huh. That's why you need to believe in God, keep your eyes upon him and your faith rooted there.
RORYSep 14th 2007 12:52PM
CHINA IS WHAT IT WILL ALWAYS BE AND MR CLINTON MADE SURE OF THAT IN HIS 2ND PRESIDENCY! HE TOOK BILLIONS FROM THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR NUCLEAR TECNOLOGY! WHAT A GREAT GUY! HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN TRIED FOR TREASON AND HUNG BY HIS BALLS!
SSep 14th 2007 5:26PM
basbleu....you truly are an idiot if you actually believe that claptrap you spouted. You doubt that China hacked the Pentagon (i guess all those special deals with algore finally ran out so they had to do what they do best..hack) while making the Chinese govt as being angels? Pathetic.
brittishbiker@aol.comSep 15th 2007 5:21AM
We have a bigger threat than the arabs will ever be it is China. But we feed there war machines with every dollar we send there. So buy more asian made cars and T.V,s we can snub out this country called the united states.
MarcSep 15th 2007 8:27AM
basbleu....You think government control over the internet it good??????? Maybe they can tell you what time to take a poop in the morning too. As for myself I have enough intelligence to filter my own internet. It's sad that you dont,you need "BIG BROTHER".
RichardSep 15th 2007 5:24PM
basbleu You love the red Chinese don't you you traitor. You are another America hating vomit licking scumbag. Move to China you loser, let them spy on your movements asshole.
RichardSep 15th 2007 5:32PM
basbleu, Its scum like you who need watching. Its excrement like you who would sell your Country out for a small price, I hope you are the first one to suffer if we are attacked.
Matthew MosesSep 16th 2007 8:32AM
Basbleu, I love the irony of your statement. American media may be biased, but it is also independent. There is no independent media in China. And since you loathe the "garbage" on the internet why don't you show a level of maturity and simply ignore it as well as tolerate it since if there were no audience for said content people wouldn't put it up.
And as to the guy who says simply accepting God into your life helps to ease the problems of the world, then I suggest you hurry down to the courthouse to defend Warren Jeffs. Using religion as a benchmark rather than thinking for yourself is simply the same mindless ultra-conservative system China has with a different facade.
bojanglesSep 16th 2007 1:36PM
this is so pointless. this stuff happens all the time. and china is not a military threat guys. look up the facts. Or at least not now. And hell, why get riled up? china hacks, U.S.A hacks, we hack, thats the world. get used to it
ExiterSep 16th 2007 7:05PM
Bottom line as an AMERICAN,when it comes to china,I think we all need to keep a close eye on them to say the least because they actually believe their balls are getting bigger by the hour.I dont know about you but I'm not going to stand for any sort of shady activity especially at a time when they feel like theres more for them to prove.
LissaSep 18th 2007 10:37PM
Actually hacking into the pentagon is a big deal. Unfortunately any smart 19 computer whiz can do it if he has time and equipment. Anything that can be built can be broken into. It is just a matter of how much time it will take. The US government uses 168 bit encryption and allows us only 128 bit encryption so the general public doesnt have experience breaking through that level of protection. Unfortunately, naughty hackers have access to 168 bit and other high level security protocals. All you need is one underpaid - pissed off ex-government employee or a fired security expert from some small company with a government contract and you have problems.
I am more worried about the fact that China blew up one of their "old" satelites from the ground. They "got away" with it because it was their equipment. But it raises the question: Why are they flexing their might, i.e. the ability to do war in space, and two, what would happen if someone "hacked " into their system and blew up some more satelites? All heck would break loose without satelites.... tv, cable, cell phone, computers, gps, intercontinental communication, etc.
Guess thats a question for another blog... I have no beef with the Chinese people per say. I hope their governing body knows that they will be in trouble without us Americans. We buy their stuff the crap and the not so crap... People talk about America alot but the American citizen bears the burden of supporting the world. Our businesses, our technology, our hard earned cash,our soldiers...
DavidSep 19th 2007 12:31AM
Why not believe China? That their pet foods are pure and unadulterated? That their toys are lead-free? When China is embarrassed, they lie, lie, lie.