Tuesday, May 28, 2013

U.S. Weapons System Designs Compromised By Chinese Cyberspies



Confidential Report Lists U.S. Weapons System Designs Compromised By Chinese Cyberspies -- Washington Post

Designs for many of the nation’s most sensitive advanced weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to a report prepared for the Pentagon and to officials from government and the defense industry.

Among more than two dozen major weapons systems whose designs were breached were programs critical to U.S. missile defenses and combat aircraft and ships, according to a previously undisclosed section of a confidential report prepared for Pentagon leaders by the Defense Science Board.

Experts warn that the electronic intrusions gave China access to advanced technology that could accelerate the development of its weapons systems and weaken the U.S. military advantage in a future conflict.

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More News On Reports That Chinese Hackers Compromised Advanced U.S. Weapon Systems

A list of the compromised U.S. weapons designs and technologies -- Washington Post
China cyber spies access major U.S. weapons systems, report says -- CBS
Chinese hackers 'access sensitive US weapons systems' -- The Telegraph
Plans for more than two dozen U.S. weapons systems - including an F35 fighter - have been stolen by Chinese hackers, claims Pentagon -- Daily Mail
Chinese hackers access major weapons systems: Washington Post -- Reuters
US weapon plans compromised by China: report -- Sydney Morning Herald
Report: US weapons systems compromised by Chinese hackers -- The Hill
Report: American weapon designs compromised by Chinese hackers -- al.com
Report: Chinese hackers breach top weapons designs -- USA Today
Chinese hackers accessed U.S. weapons designs -- Salon
Chinese hackers reportedly accessed U.S. weapons designs -- CNet
Chinese hackers reportedly steal advanced U.S. weapons system designs -- PC World
Chinese hackers expose US weapon designs: report -- ZDNet
China Is Winning the Cyber War Because They Hacked U.S. Plans for Real War -- Alexander Abad-Santos, The Atlantic

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