CyberWAR September, 23rd 2011 by admin

Cyberspy attacks targeting Russians traced back to UK and US

“Security researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a sophisticated cyberspy network geared towards attacking systems in Russia and neighbouring countries.

Cyberespionage efforts against either human rights activists or high-tech Western firms have been going on for a few years. Examples include the Operation Aurora attacks against Google and more recent attempts to hack into the networks of defence contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.”

Source: Cyberspy attacks targeting Russians traced back to UK and US • The Register

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