US worried by China’s cyber war capability

Source: Stewart Mitchell, PC Pro.

“China’s cyber warfare capability is an increasing threat to local and global adversaries, according to a nervous-sounding report by the US Department of Defense.

In a report to Congress, Military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China, the department warned that China was developing the capability to mount serious battlefield and long-range attacks on information systems.

“China’s investments in advanced electronic warfare systems, counter-space weapons, and computer network operation reflect the emphasis and priority China’s leaders place on building capability for information advantage,” the report said.

China’s offensive electronic weapons focus on two theatres, the battlefield and the information networks of potential enemies, whether that is spying to collect secret documents or the ability to damage network operations.

“Computer systems around the world, including those owned by the US government, continued to be the target of intrusions that appear to have originated within China,” the report said.”