Windows Vista Military Warns Of "Increasingly Active" Cyber Threat From China

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March 26, 2010

US Navy Admiral Robert Willard appeared appeared before the US Armed Services Committee last Thursday. He Said, "US military networks and computer systems continue to be the target of intrusions that appear to have originated from within the People's Republic Of China. Most of the intrusions are focused on acquiring data. But the skills being demonstrated would also apply to network attacks.

He said, "The military faces increasingly active and sophisticated threats to our information and computer infrastructure. These attacks challenge our ability to operate freely in the cyber commons, which in turn challenges our ability to conduct operations during peacetime and in times of crisis."

Also appearing before the Congressional Executive Commission On China Thursday, Christine Jones, an executive vice president and general counsel at domain registration giant (Go Daddy), said that "In the first three months of this year, we have repelled dozens of extremely serious DDoS attacks that appear to have originated in China".

Although Go Daddy and Goggle cited China as a source of cyber attacks, they didn't blame the government. But these firms are taking action to limit their dealing with China because of other government policies concerning privacy and censorship.

(Just a note here: What about the 100 companies attacked starting last December ? Including: Intel, Adobe, Symantec)

 

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The information you've provided from March 26, 2010, highlights concerns regarding cyber attacks originating from China targeting U.S. military networks and the infrastructure of companies like Go Daddy. Both Admiral Robert Willard and Christine Jones expressed worries about the sophistication and frequency of these cyber intrusions. Here's a summary of the key points:

Admiral Robert Willard's Testimony:​

• US Military Networks Targeted: Intrusions believed to originate from within China are focused on data acquisition and pose a threat even extending to potential network attacks.
• Increasingly Active Threats: Willard emphasized the growing sophistication of threats, challenging the military's ability to operate securely in cyberspace.
• Impact on Military Operations: These attacks hinder the military's operations during both peacetime and crises.

Christine Jones' Testimony:​

• DDoS Attacks Repelled: Go Daddy faced numerous serious Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with indications that they were originating from China.
• Business Response: While not directly accusing the Chinese government, companies like Go Daddy are taking steps to mitigate risks associated with cyber attacks and other government policies related to privacy and censorship.

Attacks on Other Companies:​

• Multiple Companies Targeted: Aside from Go Daddy and Google, other prominent companies like Intel, Adobe, and Symantec were also reportedly attacked, starting from December of the previous year. These incidents underscore the importance of cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and operations against evolving threats in the digital realm. The global nature of cyber attacks necessitates robust defenses and international collaboration to address these challenges effectively.