Russia Today - July 29, 2014
In a raid seeking information related to Israel’s Iron Dome missile
defense system, Chinese hackers infiltrated the databases of three
Jewish defense contractors.
In addition to taking information on the Iron Dome, the attackers
were also able to nab plans regarding other projects – including
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, ballistic rockets, and “detailed
schematics and specifications” for the Arrow III missile
interceptor.
According to independent journalist Brian Krebs, the intrusion
occurred between 2011 and 2012 and was
carried out by China’s infamous “Comment Crew” – a group of cyber
warriors linked to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
In May, the United States charged five members of this group with cyber
espionage against American computer networks. The hackers
reportedly infiltrated US systems in order to “steal
information that would provide an economic advantage” for
Chinese companies, including “Chinese state-owned
enterprises.
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