Chinese Hack Attacks on DoD Networks Coordinated

An anonymous reader writes " The Naval Network Warfare Command says that Chinese hackers are relentlessly targeting Defense Department networks with cyber attacks. The 'volume, proficiency and sophistication' of the attacks supports the theory that the attacks are government supported. The motives of the attacks emanating from China include technology theft, intelligence gathering, exfiltration, research on DOD operations and the creation of dormant presences in DOD network for future action. Onlookers warn that current US defenses against these attacks are 'dysfunctional', and that more aggressive measures should be taken to ensure government network safety."

Comments

Re:Far outstripping other attackers

[cheater512]

MS *is* responsible for the attacks. Remove Microsoft and the attacks wouldnt occur or would be tame in comparison.

Microsoft isnt directly responsible for the attacks however.

Re:Far outstripping other attackers

[weetabeex]

It is widely known that the Chinese want our secrets and technology, especially those surrounding the military. It is widely known that the Chinese actually do copy and steal US trade and military secrets and technology. And it is widely known that as friendly as the Chinese act toward the US, that the Chinese work behind the scenes to subvert US influence and control.
Gee... no one really luvs your amerikkka. I wonder why...

Oh, and by the way, maybe a little bit less paranoia could do you guys some good. Maybe then, who knows, you'd stpop seeing war and attacks all over the place. :)