U.S. General Accuses China of Trying to Be The World Cyberpower - Theft of Trade Secrets Alleged
By Todd
CNetNews.com is reporting that a U.S. Air Force General has identified China's desire to be the world's "cyberpower" - and accuses China of utilizing a concerted cyber-espionage strategy in order to get there.
Lt. General Robert Elder is quoted as attributing the espionage to a mix of criminals, hackers and "nation-state" forces. Virtually all potential U.S. foes also were scanning U.S. networks for trade and defense secrets, he added.
General Elder reserved a slight for North Korea, however. "Everyone but North Korea," he said. "We've concluded that there must be only one laptop in all of North Korea--and that guy's not allowed to scan" overseas networks, Elder said.
Lt. General Robert Elder is quoted as attributing the espionage to a mix of criminals, hackers and "nation-state" forces. Virtually all potential U.S. foes also were scanning U.S. networks for trade and defense secrets, he added.
General Elder reserved a slight for North Korea, however. "Everyone but North Korea," he said. "We've concluded that there must be only one laptop in all of North Korea--and that guy's not allowed to scan" overseas networks, Elder said.
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