GhostNet
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GhostNet is a China-based electronic spying operation which has infiltrated 1,295 computers in 103 countries, including many belonging to embassies, foreign ministries and other government offices, as well as the Dalai Lama's Tibetan exile centers in India, Brussels, London and New York City.[1][2] However, they found no evidence that U.S. government offices were infiltrated.[2]
GhostNet was discovered by researchers at the Munk Center for International Studies University of Toronto in collaboration with the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, and its workings were reported by the New York Times on March 29, 2009.[1] The network possesses "Big Brother-style" capabilities, allowing it to turn on the camera and audio-recording functions of infected computers for in-room monitoring. The system enables its controllers to disseminate malware to selected recipients via a payload attached to stolen emails and addresses, allowing more computers to be infected.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c Vast Spy System Loots Computers in 103 Countries, New York Times, March 29, 2009
- ^ a b "Canadians find vast computer spy network: report". Reuters. Mar 28, 2009. Retrieved Mar 29, 2009.
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