Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Chinese Hackers Steal The Plans For Australia's Newest HQ



Australian Spy HQ Plans Stolen By Chinese Hackers: Report -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Chinese hackers have stolen the blueprints of a new multi-million-dollar Australian spy headquarters as part of a growing wave of cyber attacks against business and military targets in the close U.S. ally, a Australian news report said.

The hackers also stole confidential information from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which houses the overseas spy agency the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, Australia's ABC Television said late on Monday.

The ABC report, which did not name sources, said Chinese hackers had targeted Australia-based companies more aggressively than previously thought, including steel-manufacturer Bluescope Steel, and military and civilian communications manufacturer Codan Ltd.

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More News On Chinese Hackers Stealing The Plans For Australia's Newest HQ

PM says Chinese hacking claims inaccurate -- Herald Sun
Australian prime minister says reports of Chinese hacking are 'inaccurate' -- CNN
Australian PM refutes claims of Chinese cyber hit -- China Daily
Carr refuses to confirm China hack claims -- ZDNet
Security chief chided for not examining TV hacking claims before facing MPs -- The Australian
Report: Plans for Australia spy HQ hacked by China -- AP
Hacking: Chinese spies steal ASIO blueprints -- Herald Sun
Chinese Hackers Steal Blueprints for New Australian Spy Headquarters: Report -- Voice of America
China steals plans for new Australia spy HQ -- Global Post/AFP
China 'hacked' new Australian spy HQ -- Deutsche Welle
Chinese hackers steal Australia's new spy hub plan: Report -- Zee News
Australian government under pressure to say whether Chinese hacked new spy agency building -- Washington Post/AP
China dismisses Australian spy HQ hacking claims -- The Guardian

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