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[quote=GRIZ326,274681]There are many issues wrapped up within your post and the report really muddies the water because of the reporter lacked knowledge of Internet security.

The Chinese Hackers he interviewed host a website for what we call "script kiddies." It is unlikely that "script kiddies" could break in to the Pentagon and steal information. However, the scripts found on hacker websites are often very effective against insecure servers; and the denial of service attacks the "script kiddies" run can be a real pain.

If the Chinese Hackers interviewed DID break into the Pentagon and steal sensitive information, they are probably skilled computer programmers - not "script kiddies."

Were they paid by the Chinese government? Hackers are frequently paid to break in websites. Did the Chinese government pay them? How truthful is that Chinese Hacker? Is he trying to build his reputation? There is no way for us to know if the Chinese government paid the kid.

Is it possible that there is an army of highly-skilled, military hackers poised to launch attacks against governments of the world?  You bet there is. The military organizations of the world would not be doing a good job for their country if they did not build such armies. Are there "freelance techno-soldiers of fortune" who will attack military targets from their computers for money? You bet there are.

Are the Chinese sinister players in this game? I do not know.

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