Chinese Hackers Break Into White House Computers

Editor’s Note:  In May 2011, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled “Pentagon: Cyber Attacks Can Count as Acts of War.”  The article began, “The Pentagon has concluded that computer sabotage coming from another country can constitute an act of war, a finding that for the first time opens the door for the U.S. to respond using traditional military force.”

The White House confirmed reports that Chinese hackers had breached White House computers and systems used by the military to issue nuclear weapon commands.

A source blamed the breach on a White House staffer.

“This [White House Communications Agency] guy opened an email he wasn’t supposed to open,” the source told Fox News.

The email contained what is called a “spear phishing” attack where a virus is disguised as a legitimate PDF, Word file or Excel document; the virus then is specifically aimed at sensitive or confidential information.

White House officials downplayed the violation.

“In this instance the attack was identified, the system was isolated, and there is no indication whatsoever that any exfiltration of data took place,” the official told Fox News.

“Over the past 24 months, China has been aggressively targeting America’s corporations for their intellectual property,” Anup Ghosh, CEO of security company Invincea, told Fox. “And our government agencies and departments for critical national security information.”

 

2 thoughts on “Chinese Hackers Break Into White House Computers

  1. We are in the “End Times” and I’m preparing to be a place of refuge, a source of help and a witness for the salvation of souls that are completely oblivious to what is happening in our world. But, guess what, we win!!!! I read the last chapter of our Holy Bible and God promises that He will destroy all their evil deeds, create a new world for those who accepted Him as Lord and Savior and He will rule and reign forever!!! Praise the Lord for our loving, Heavenly Father who said, “I will never, never, never leave you nor forsake you!!!! He will abide, strengthen us and take us to be with Him in HIS time!!! Hallelujah for a faithful Savior!!

  2. Heck of a deal.just lie and lie some more as there laughing at us .cowards we are aren’t we I’m ashamed of our leader this is the end times get ready pray pray .ask for forgiveness for your sins .its all predicted god knew

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