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2/15/12

Canada: Nortel hit by suspected Chinese cyberattacks for a decade

Hackers based in China enjoyed widespread access to Nortel's computer network for nearly a decade, according to a report.

The hackers – who appeared to be based in China – had unfettered access to the former telecommunications giant as far back as 2000, according to Brian Shields, a former Nortel employee who launched an internal investigation of the attacks, the Wall Street Journal reports.

They “had access to everything”, Shields told the Journal. “They had plenty of time. All they had to do was figure out what they wanted.” Over the years, the hackers downloaded business plans, research and development reports, employee emails and other documents.

Last November, a group of U.S. analysts said there were as many as 12 different Chinese groups participating in cyberattacks on U.S. companies and government agencies.

For more: Nortel hit by suspected Chinese cyberattacks for a decade - Business - CBC News

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