Chinese hackers ‘steal US navy data on undersea warfare and supersonic missiles’
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(Worthy News) – China’s state hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of highly-sensitive US navy data on its undersea warfare, including plans for supersonic anti-ship missiles on submarines.
Government experts were said to have compromised the computers of a US navy contractor, giving them access to the information, according to the Washington Post, citing unnamed American officials.
They said – on the condition of anonymity about an ongoing investigation – that the security breaches were believed to have taken place in January and February. [ Source: Sky News (Read More…) ]
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