A few of the most prominent newspapers in the US — The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post — have revealed that they have been victims of cyber attacks that closely mirror each other. All three media outlets hired private security consultants to investigate the hacks, and all three believe that the Chinese military is behind the attacks. It's not clear how many other media agencies have been subject to attacks, but it appears that China is looking to monitor coverage of the state — and weed out sources.
Jun 10, 2014, 11:00 AM UTCCassandra Khaw
Report claims to have the 'gun, bullet, and body' proving new Chinese military cyberattacks
"Putter Panda" attacks target American, European, and Japanese interests
Jul 12, 2013, 6:48 PM UTCCarl Franzen
Homeland Security urged ISPs to block IP addresses of suspected Chinese hackers
May 22, 2013, 8:46 PM UTCCarl Franzen
Should US companies be allowed to hack China in revenge? New report says yes
Cyber security experts disagree, calling the idea 'remarkably bad'
May 20, 2013, 8:50 AM UTCJeff Blagdon
Chinese hackers renew cyberattacks on US targets after brief lull
May 7, 2013, 11:09 PM UTCBryan Bishop
Deter Cyber Theft Act aims to stop companies from profiting on cyber-espionage against the US
May 7, 2013, 3:25 AM UTCBryan Bishop
Pentagon report says US computer hacking 'appears to be attributable' to Chinese government
Apr 22, 2013, 3:53 PM UTCDante D'Orazio
Obama administration considering options to escalate response to Chinese cyberattacks
Apr 13, 2013, 8:01 PM UTCChris Welch
US and China form working groups to collaborate on cybersecurity, climate change
Mar 30, 2013, 3:41 PM UTCAmar Toor
China voices strong opposition to US cyber-espionage law
Government spokesman says limiting government purchases of Chinese IT "sends a very wrong signal"
Mar 27, 2013, 10:17 PM UTCDante D'Orazio
US Congress restricts government purchase of Chinese computer equipment, citing cyber-espionage concerns
Mar 25, 2013, 3:25 PM UTCDante D'Orazio
Link revealed between elite Chinese university and military unit supposedly behind US cyberattacks
Mar 12, 2013, 12:07 PM UTCAaron Souppouris
China agrees to cooperate with US to prevent further cyberattacks
Feb 28, 2013, 12:33 PM UTCAmar Toor
China blames US for majority of cyberattacks on military websites
Feb 20, 2013, 6:32 AM UTCJeff Blagdon
China's Ministry of Defense denies role in hacking, claims of similar attacks from US
Feb 19, 2013, 4:48 AM UTCJeff Blagdon
Chinese cyberattacks on US traced to this 12-story office building
Feb 2, 2013, 6:31 PM UTCKimber Streams
The Washington Post confirms that it was also attacked by Chinese hackers
Feb 1, 2013, 11:23 PM UTCBryan Bishop
Eric Schmidt reportedly calls China hacking campaigns 'sophisticated and prolific' in new book
Jan 31, 2013, 4:37 PM UTCChris Welch
China calls NYT hack accusation 'groundless' as Symantec deflects blame for intrusion
Jan 31, 2013, 4:48 AM UTCT.C. Sottek
The New York Times says hackers attacked its systems for months, suspects Chinese military
When the Times and AT&T couldn't repel the attackers, the publication turned to private security