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Hackers hit 1,300 computers, including gov'ts'., embassies'

joyfulguy
15 years ago

It appears that some young hackers have breached the defences of something like 1,300 computers, including some governmental ones, and in many embassies, as well as corporate ones.

Using sneaky ware, and mal-ware, they have the computers send info back to them.

Also, they said that they use them to send myriad messages out to others.

It appears that they have a special interest in what the Dalai Lama is doing.

They report that they seem to be Chinese, and earlier I heard that the Chinese government has denied being involved ... but later they seem to say that the Chinese government has made no comment.

The ones who discovered this are based in Toronto, it appears. I don't recall having heard anything about who was responsible for getting them involved with the sleuthing.

Good wishes for keeping your computer uninvaded ... though if they can hack the governments', one doubts that we can consider our systems immune.

ole joyful

Comments (4)

  • joyfulguy
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Espionage, anyone?

    Here's a link.

    ole joyful

    Here is a link that might be useful: Chinese hacking into 1,295 high profile computers

  • cynic
    15 years ago

    Unfortunately we can never make our homes nor our computers 100% secure. But we don't have to make it quite as easy for them either. Lock your doors and lock down your Windows is a good start.

  • mariend
    15 years ago

    It was reported that some mal ware is getting into many computers from Russia. They are getting in thru facebook and other sharing chat rooms. Guess what I am saying we have to watch it here. They are even posting their pictures on some of the chatrooms and the government does not care-. One person reported that someone got into her secure computer, online account and was trying to transfer all the money into one account so they could get that--the person in Russia reported that they hate us so much they will go anything to get our money. Any of you online check your accounts everyday Be aware.

  • glenda_al
    15 years ago

    Ugly people will be whatever
    Just have to live with it!

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