1. Chinese military hacked into Pentagon September 3 rd 2007

2. Slashdot Slashdot reports “Current and former officials have told the Financial Times an internal investigation has revealed that the incursion came from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, although, they deny any involvement. Slashdot reports “Current and former officials have told the Financial Times an internal investigation has revealed that the incursion came from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, although, they deny any involvement. Those who have replied to the article on Slashdot do not perceive a high threat to the security at the Pentagon. In fact they believe “it sounds more like a peeing contest than anything else”, “we should be more concerned with their other capabilities such as nuclear warheads, lasers that can shoot down satellites ala Cardinal of the Kremlin, and the booming Chinese economy. Those who have replied to the article on Slashdot do not perceive a high threat to the security at the Pentagon. In fact they believe “it sounds more like a peeing contest than anything else”, “we should be more concerned with their other capabilities such as nuclear warheads, lasers that can shoot down satellites ala Cardinal of the Kremlin, and the booming Chinese economy. Chinese Liberation Army

3. What information did they take? Who did it directly affect? It is believed that the Chinese Liberation Army is trying to keep up with the United States Military both in force strength and in financial matters. It is believed that the Chinese Liberation Army is trying to keep up with the United States Military both in force strength and in financial matters. Most of the systems that were breached contained mostly “unclassified” financial information (Sciam.com Para. 7). Most of the systems that were breached contained mostly “unclassified” financial information (Sciam.com Para. 7). “The hacking led to a total shutdown of a computer system serving the office of Defense Secretary Robert Gates (Physorg.com Para. 3). “The hacking led to a total shutdown of a computer system serving the office of Defense Secretary Robert Gates (Physorg.com Para. 3).

4. What else has China been up to? June 2007 the Chinese Liberation Army “China is the No. 1 suspect in the June Pentagon hacking incident. On Monday, the Financial Times of London also reported that Washington believed China was responsible” (CNN.com Para. 4). June 2007 the Chinese Liberation Army “China is the No. 1 suspect in the June Pentagon hacking incident. On Monday, the Financial Times of London also reported that Washington believed China was responsible” (CNN.com Para. 4). CLA was also accused of hacking computers in the German Chancellery and three other German ministries. Several commentators called it the “biggest digital defense ever mounted by the German state” (YahooNews.com Para. 14). CLA was also accused of hacking computers in the German Chancellery and three other German ministries. Several commentators called it the “biggest digital defense ever mounted by the German state” (YahooNews.com Para. 14). 49% of Malware site in August, 2007 were hosted somewhere in China (arstechnica.com Para. 6). Malware attacks are termed “botnet attacks which run automatically and autonomously. 49% of Malware site in August, 2007 were hosted somewhere in China (arstechnica.com Para. 6). Malware attacks are termed “botnet attacks which run automatically and autonomously.