Pentagon Accuses China Of Hacking Into Their Defense Networks

Targeted: The Pentagon, pictured, has accused the Chinese government and military of involvement in the numerous cyber-attacks launched against U.S networks for the first time in its annual report. Daily Mail

Pentagon accuses China of trying to hack US defence networks -- The Guardian

China dismisses as 'hype' Pentagon's claim that China is using cybersnooping to acquire technology for its military modernisation

China is using espionage to acquire technology to fuel its military modernisation, the Pentagon has said, for the first time accusing the Chinese of trying to break into US defence computer networks and prompting a firm denial from Beijing.

In its 83-page annual report to Congress on Chinese military developments, the Pentagon also cites progress in Beijing's efforts to develop advanced-technology stealth aircraft and build an aircraft carrier fleet to project its power further offshore.

The report says China's cybersnooping is a serious concern that points to an even greater threat because the "skills required for these intrusions are similar to those necessary to conduct computer network attacks".

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