Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Russia And China Are Working Together To Identify U.S. Spies



L.A. Times: China and Russia are using hacked data to target U.S. spies, officials say

Foreign spy services, especially in China and Russia, are aggressively aggregating and cross-indexing hacked U.S. computer databases — including security clearance applications, airline records and medical insurance forms — to identify U.S. intelligence officers and agents, U.S. officials said.

At least one clandestine network of American engineers and scientists who provide technical assistance to U.S. undercover operatives and agents overseas has been compromised as a result, according to two U.S. officials.

The Obama administration has scrambled to boost cyberdefenses for federal agencies and crucial infrastructure as foreign-based attacks have penetrated government websites and email systems, social media accounts and, most important, vast data troves containing Social Security numbers, financial information, medical records and other personal data on millions of Americans.

WNU Editor: This report not only reveals how closely Russia and China are now working together .... but on a more concerning note .... you cannot help but feel that U.S. spies will be identified by this joint venture.

More News On Russia And China Working Together To Identify U.S. Spies

China, Russia Targeting US Spies Via Hacked Computer Databases: Report -- IBTimes
U.S. officials claim spies at risk as China, Russia review hacked data from OPM, Anthem breach -- Washington Times
China and Russia cross-referencing OPM data, other hacks to out US spies -- Ars Technica
Russia and China could be 'making it impossible for the US to hide' its intelligence activities -- Business insider
China, Russia Aggregate Their Hacked Data To Identify U.S. Spies -- Value Walk

2 comments:

Jay Farquharson said...

WNU Editor,

Emptywheel notes that a "whistleblower" identified the start of the hacks back in 2010,
and were fired for their trouble,

And the "barndoor" was left open until after all the data base was stolen.

All because it would have further embarrassed the Contractor, SAIC.

War News Updates Editor said...

I did not know that Jay. Thankyou for the heads up.