February 23, 2013
Chinese Cyber Attacks: Robust Response Needed

by Dean Cheng

After a multi-year investigation, the computer security firm Mandiant announced this week that it had tracked a cyber group back to its Chinese roots.[1] Even more explosive, it had concluded that the group is, in fact, a Chinese military unit, the Second Bureau of the Third Department of the General Staff Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the Military Unit Cover Designator 61398.

Mandiant's report confirms what has long been suspected around the world: Not only are there Chinese engaging in various cyber espionage and hacking activities, but many are acting at the direction and with the approval of the Chinese government.

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