We are in a "shooting" war with China. They have engaged in espionage for decades. The Internet has allowed them to attack at will while raising few alarms. Here is a glimpse at the front lines.
Welcome To Cold War II
David Gelernter,
04.03.09, 01:45 PM EDT
GhostNet reminds us that China is the enemy.
Last weekend, a report by researchers at the Munk Center of the University of Toronto revealed "GhostNet," a computer espionage virus that had infected around 1,300 computers worldwide--including many "high value" targets where diplomatic and national security information was stored. The attack focused on computers in Southern Asia and offices belonging to the Dalai Lama, exiled leader of China-occupied Tibet. GhostNet-infected machines were controlled by computers located in the People's Republic. Experts disagree on whether the evidence proves China's guilt or merely suggests it overwhelmingly. Either way, the most important message goes far beyond computer espionage.
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