InfoAnda - Google case throws spotlight on cyber-attackers

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Obama lays out plan for wireless Internet expansion | 10 February 2011
Ericsson says Sony logical buyer for SE stake: report | 7 May 2009
S. Korea prosecutors probe German bank | 24 February 2011

Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush to be released early | 30 August 2009

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Google case throws spotlight on cyber-attackers

Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Google case throws spotlight on cyber-attackers AFP - Friday, January 15 Send IM Story Print People surfing the internet in Beijing in 2007. While the average hacker might once have been a mischievous teenager or cybercrook, today's Internet attackers are increasingly likely to be state-sponsored or fighting for political goals, experts said. Slideshow: Full Photo Coverage: Internet Portals & Search Engines TOKYO (AFP) - – While the average hacker might once have been a mischievous teenager or cybercrook, today's Internet attackers are increasingly likely to be state-sponsored or fighting for political goals, experts said. Attacks against Internet giant Google and other firms -- blamed on China-based cyber spies -- have raised fresh questions about the role of governments in web warfare. Google said Tuesday it would no longer censor search engine results in China and possibly pull out of the lucrative market, complaining about "highly sophisticated" cyber attacks aimed at Chinese human rights activists. China-based cyber warriors struck the Internet giant and reportedly more than 30 other unidentified firms in an apparent bid for computer source codes, intellectual property, and information about activists around the world. Given the targets, the hackers appeared to be attempting to gain information relating to specific individuals, said Paul Craig, principal security consultant at Security-Assessment.com, an advisory firm in New Zealand. "This does raise the possibility of a government sponsored attack against individuals, or a commercially sponsored attack," he said. "Typically, the online criminal hacker is attempting to steal intellectual property, financial information, or money. This does not seem to be the motive in this case," he said. Chinese hackers are notoriously patriotic and were blamed for past cyber attacks on the website of Tokyo's Yasukuni war shrine, seen by many Asian nations as a symbol of Japan's past war-time aggression. Google said its investigation revealed that accounts of China human rights activists who use its free email service in Europe, China or the United States have been "routinely accessed" using malware sneaked on to their computers. The Internet giant did not specifically accuse the Chinese government of being behind the cyber attacks, but China is seen as the probable culprit due to the sophistication of the attacks, the targets, and the fact the assaults originated in that region. "It is always difficult to prove that any particular event is related to state-sponsored hacking," Chester Wisniewski, a senior security adviser at Internet security firm Sophos, wrote in his blog. "It is clear that Google feels it has very strong evidence that this is the case or it would not disclose publicly such an attack. The dramatic change in stance could signal a trend for other companies who were allegedly victimised by the same attackers," he added. Some industry watchers said the hackers in the Google case might not have been politically motivated. "In general, Internet users in China are young people. Many of them are teenagers. They might organise attacks but often for very childish reasons," said Masaki Ishiguro, a senior researcher at the Mitsubishi Research Institute. "Politics or issues of freedom of speech might just serve as a reason or a trigger for young people to stage attacks," he said. One thing is sure: cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In July of last year the White House, State Department and Pentagon websites were targeted in a coordinated cyber attack that also crippled sites in South Korea. South Korea blamed the attacks on North Korea. "Cyber attacks have become large-scale and highly-organised," said Judy Wu, research manager at consulting firm IDC Asia Pacific in Hong Kong. While hacking technologies are now easily accessible on the Internet, "many of the cyber attacks are certainly state-sponsored," she said. State-backed attacks used to target governments or defence agencies, but are also now apparently being directed at large corporations, she said. There have been a growing number of reports of cyber attacks and network infiltrations apparently linked to the political goals of regimes, IT security firm McAfee Inc. noted in its Virtual Criminology Report 2009. "While we have not yet seen a 'hot' cyber war between major powers, the efforts of nation states to build increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks capabilities, and in some cases demonstrate a willingness to use them, suggest that a 'Cyber Cold War' may already have begun," it warned. Recommend Send IM Story Print Related Articles Facebook launches 'Global Relief' page for disaster victims AFP - 2 hours 33 minutes ago Smaller high tech gizmos lighten ladies' handbags Reuters - Friday, January 15 Chinese net users mourn at Google HQ AFP - Friday, January 15 Microsoft, HP fail to back Google's China move: FT AFP - Friday, January 15 Google case throws spotlight on cyber-attackers AFP - Friday, January 15 News Search Top Stories Eurozone crisis brews as ECB holds rates Celebrities appeal for Haiti quake relief German inflation hits 19-year low of 0.4% Fiat CEO: decision to close plant 'irreversible' World Bank plans $100 million in crisis aid to Haiti More Top Stories » Related Full Coverage Internet Portals & Search EnginesLatest development in the online world All Full Coverage » ADVERTISEMENT Most Popular Most Viewed Most Recommended Fiat CEO: decision to close plant 'irreversible' Power of genomics cracks soybean code Top bankers admit missteps in financial crisis Iran speaker accuses Obama of state terrorism 'Safe cocaine' use a myth: study More Most Viewed » Beat the blues by going to bed early: study Huge tomb found at Egypt's Saqqara pyramid Woman who saved Anne Frank's diary dead at 100 More Most Recommended » Elsewhere on Yahoo! Financial news on Yahoo! Finance Stars and latest movies Best travel destinations More on Yahoo! News Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Subscribe to our news feeds Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS » More news feeds | What are news feeds? Also on Yahoo Answers Groups Mail Messenger Mobile Travel Finance Movies Sports Games » All Yahoo! Services Site Highlights Singapore Full Coverage Most Popular Asia Entertainment Photos Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community | Intellectual Property Rights Policy | Help

Other News on Friday, 15 January 2010
Blast near Israeli diplomats in Jordan, none hurt
US-TECH Summary
Obama unveils 90 billion dollar bank fee
Cartel Inc: In the company of Narcos |
Attack in Jordan targets Israeli Embassy convoy
Smaller high tech gizmos lighten ladies' handbags
ECB chief rejects talk of Greece leaving eurozone
Explosions hit Iraq holy city of Najaf, two dead
At least 1,500 bodies at Haiti hospital morgue |
Bombs kill up to 15 in Shiite holy city in Iraq
Chinese net users mourn at Google HQ
Police arrest Israeli man with harem, suspect rape
Britain apologizes 50 years after Thalidomide scandal |
Iran's Ahmadinejad sees "Zionist style" in bombing
Microsoft, HP fail to back Google's China move: FT
Putin calls time on Russians' alcohol habit |
Google case throws spotlight on cyber-attackers
Israel court holds off on deporting US journalist
Internet gives Chinese a platform 'but regime wary'
Exclusive: Al Qaeda linked to rogue air network: U.S. official |
Kodak says Apple, RIM infringe camera phone patents
Kenyan flood death toll rises to 38: Red Cross |
Tension high as Ukraine readies for election |
Little future for Google in China without search
Chile conservative could oust left in tight vote |
Explosions hit Iraq holy city of Najaf, one dead |
College applicants face intensifying competition
Aid flight to Haiti resume, other charters on hold
Senators want to lift limits on donations to Haiti
Taiwan, Tibet, and trade loom over U.S.-China ties
Taliban chief believed alive after US missiles hit
WWF to help expand China's panda reserves
China tells Web companies to obey controls
DC court rejects bid for a gay marriage referendum
Obama tells banks: `We want our money back'
Hindu party wants Commonwealth Games beef ban
Ga. truck rental office to reopen after rampage
Immigration reformers see parallels in MLK's work
Chinese businessman named corruption suspect
Kodak says Apple, RIM infringe camera phone patents |
Tintin embarks on new adventure in China
Smaller high tech gizmos lighten ladies' handbags |
SF economist says gay marriage ban costs city
Police: Indonesian man says he killed 7 boys
US ups ante on Haitian assistance, commits $100M
9 crew rescued from tanker caught in China ice
Pakistani o/n rates down; rupee firms; stocks higher
Pakistan's forex reserves rise to $15.20 bln
R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at 59
Prolific Memphis punk artist Jay Reatard dies
Cast of `The Hangover' to appear at Golden Globes
Anne Hathaway wins Harvard's Hasty Pudding award
CEOs Make Beeline To The White House As President Opens Doors
Alan Jackson new album "Train" set for March release
New Report Finds 1 in 7 Children Living With Unemployed Parent
Saucy Globes are heavy on dark and sober themes
USAID Announces Food Shipment To Haiti's Earthquake Victims
Second-guessing studios' Oscar campaigns |
Tests may shed light on Conn. museum's Egypt mummy
U.S. Missile Strike Targeting Pakistan Taliban Leader Kills 10 Militants
Ke$ha, Lady Gaga lead singles chart |
Obama Proposes Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee To Repay Taxpayers
'One Tree Hill' actor Antwon Tanner gets prison
Spielberg to make TV doc. on World Trade Center rebuild |
U.S. Sends Troops To Haiti For Relief, Security
'Blonde' bombshell: London critics praise musical
With Dodd's Retirement, Poll Has Democrats Taking Back Lead In Senate Race
NBC Universal goes for Olympics record |
Dog breeding concerns highlighted in Britain
Resources To Assist People Wanting To Help Those In Haiti Give Wisely
Obama on Haiti: We Stand In Solidarity With Our Neighbors To The South
Alan Jackson new album Train set for March release |
Desperate Haitians await foreign disaster relief |
Ukraine PM seeks to trump rival with EU pledge
US videogame sales hit record high in December
Chicago businessman charged over Mumbai attacks
Iraq's electoral commission bars 500 candidates
Iraq sentences 11 to death for government bombings
Scientists praise Obama as Doomsday clock reset
China says ways to resolve Google issue, U.S. cautious
American Express, Visa waive fees on Haiti donations
Google reclaims "Don't Be Evil" mantle
Tensions rise as Haitians battle to survive
Dozens of U.N. personnel killed by Haiti quake |
U.S. charges Pakistani in Danish newspaper plot |
Israeli diplomats escape Jordan convoy bombing
Moscow says Georgia harboring Islamist rebels: report |
U.S. video game sales up 4 percent in December: NPD
ECB chief rejects talk of Greece leaving eurozone
'Zionist' methods used to kill Iran scientist: Ahmadinejad
Who's running Haiti? No one, say the people |
Attack on Google exploited Microsoft browser flaw
Blast near Israeli diplomats in Jordan, none hurt |
Google donates million dollars to Haiti relief efforts
Haiti aid groups ask companies for cash, not goods |
Honduran officers to stand trial related to coup |
Intel profit up sharply on PC sales surge
Microsoft CEO says no China exit: report
China says ways to resolve Google issue, U.S. cautious |
Attack on Google exploited Microsoft browser flaw |
Microsoft CEO says no China exit |
UN chief at Yale: Developing world needs tech help
Court in China's far west vows terror vigilance
China chooses former soldier as new Tibet governor
Texas board pushes back social studies vote a day
Japan ends refuelling mission for Afghanistan war
One in five Filipino women suffer abuse: survey
China: Google case will not affect trade with US
US hopes Guinea coup leader will stay in Burkina Faso
Red Sox, Okajima agree to $2.75 mln deal
Aboriginals to ask UK prince for warrior's head
U.S. video game sales up 4 percent in December: NPD |
Japan's Afghan naval refuel mission to end Friday
Suicide bomber kills 20 people in Afghanistan
3rd teen charged in Texas mother's slaying
First family goes back to school for evening event
Taliban chief believed alive after US missiles hit
FDA warns about salmonella finding in dog treats
US boosts airline security amid Al-Qaeda threat
Senator wants Boise State team at White House
Hollywood stars lead Haitian quake charity drive
George Clooney to host telethon for Haiti aid
China snuffs plan for retail share buying overseas
Bank of Korea adopts softer tone on rate policy
Seoul shares gain led by techs, shipbuilders
Taiwan stocks hit 19-mth closing high; Asustek up
Murray: US senators urge China action on currency
US joins EU in WTO case over Philippine booze tax
2 LA politicians to appear on 'All My Children'
China tightens weighs on stocks, tech firms boost
Expect roasting, Ricky Gervais warns Golden Globe stars |
NBC replaces Leno at 10 with Seinfeld show and dramas |
Kimmel tweaks Leno, NBC over late-night dispute
Man Repossesses Car With Baby In Backseat, Stranger To Help Mom Pay Loan
Taiwan's TSMC to hire 3,000 new engineers in 2010
Hollywood stars lead Haitian quake charity drive
Hollywood stars lead Haitian quake charity drive |
Top S.Korean groups to boost investment, hiring
Rana And Headley Indicted for Alleged Roles in India, Denmark Terrorism Conspiracies
Avatar closing in on Titanic record |
S.Korea apartment prices post 1st rise in 5 weeks
Google's China Dispute Angers Congressmen
"Avatar" closing in on "Titanic" record
Gov Candidate South Carolina AG Seeks Deletion Of Nebraska Provision Of Health Bill
In Haiti, news crews know disaster drill
George Clooney to host telethon for Haiti aid |
Study: Quarter Of Adolescent Girls Involved In Serious Fights Over The Past Year
Can Mel Gibson still draw a crowd?
FAA Halts U.S. Flights Into Haiti
South Florida Catholic Charities Planning To Transport Haitian Orphans To U.S.
Expect roasting, Ricky Gervais warns Golden Globe stars
In Haiti, news crews know disaster drill |
Can Mel Gibson still draw a crowd? |
Singapore beauty queen turns condom pitchwoman
O'Donnell: Time for Leno to step aside
George Clooney, MTV working on Haiti telethon
Iran arrests dissident cleric, warns against protest
Russia gives green light to European Court reform
IEA downgrades 2010 oil demand forecast
North Korea threatens to halt talks with South |
George Clooney To Host MTV Telethon For Haiti
SPLM's Kiir to run for south Sudan president
NATO, Afghan troops fire on Afghan crowd wounding five |
Airbus A400M partners 'committed': Britain
Aborigines to ask Prince William for slain warrior's head
Israel suspects Qaeda or Hezbollah in Jordan blast |
Gary Coleman Settles Fan Assault Lawsuit
"Golden Girl" Rue McClanahan Recovering After Suffering From Stroke
Merkel dismisses market rumor she is to quit |
"One Tree Hill" Star Antwon Tanner Heading To Jail
Haitian "Heroes" Star Jimmy Jean-Louis Hears From Family In Haiti
Six Qaeda militants die in Yemen airstrike: official |
"Real Housewives" Husband Joe Giudice Arrested For Driving Under Influence
Ke$ha Remains At #1 On Billboard Hot 100 With "Tik Tok"
Memphis Rocker Jay Reatard Dies At 29
Iran to try 16 soon over December unrest: report |
Newcomer Ke$ha Dethrones Susan Boyle For #1 On The Billboard Albums Chart
SPLM's Kiir to run for south Sudan president |
Incubus DJ Chris Kilmore Files TRO Against Band's Former DJ
Japan lawmaker arrested over funding scandal: report |
Desperately seeking missing loved ones in Haiti
Third night of torment in Haiti's destroyed streets |
Gates: Military fails to spot danger within ranks
China denounces Hong Kong legislator resignations
The nation's weather
Survivors of Hudson jet landing gather year later
Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi meets official
US embassy warns of Borneo terrorist attacks
Scientists warned Haiti officials of quake in '08
A year later, Sully the Hero still a star
U.S. to send diplomatic note to China on Google case |
Hong Kongers protest high-speed rail link to China
Verizon Wireless ups data charges to raise revenue |
Civil rights veteran becomes Internet sensation
Taiwan's president to bring aid for Haiti on trip
'Blazing ring' eclipse races across Africa, Asia
N.Korea threatens to cut dialogue with S.Korea
Microsoft CEO says no China exit |
Ukraine candidates relying on US advisers
Malaysian charged over gas bomb post on Facebook
Kodak says Apple, RIM infringe camera phone patents |
US issues terror warning for Malaysian state
North Korea threatens to stop talks with SKorea
Haiti: Where will all the money go?
Pakistani o/n rates up; rupee firms; stocks higher
Reports: Japan to announce JAL restructuring plan
Shiseido to buy Bare Escentuals for $1.7 billion
Pakistani foreign investment falls 40.6 pct
Report: Japan to unveil JAL restructuring Jan 19
China's population of Web users hits 384 million
China's foreign reserves rise to $2.4 trillion
Remittances of Filipinos abroad up 11.3 pct in Nov
China's online population swells to 384 million:
Songwriter Bobby Charles dies at 71 |
Globe nominees benefit long after the show is over |
America's Cup descends into further chaos
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Arkansas Teen Pleads Guilty To Obama Assassination Plot
Used Soap From Hotels To Be Sanitized And Shipped To Haiti
Republicans Gain Lead In Massachusetts Senate Race Days Away From Election
Rush Limbaugh's Remark About Haiti Earthquake Donations Draws Fire And Criticism
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph	VPN on MacOSX	BlogMeter 1.01