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March 30, 2009

Vast Electronic Spy Network Unveiled; Targeted Dalai Lama
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A team of Canadian researchers have uncovered a vast electronic spy
network that infiltrated the offices of the Dalai Lama, the Asian
Development Bank, the Associated Press and many foreign embassies.
Researchers linked the spy operation to servers in China but cautioned
that there is no direct evidence implicating the Chinese government.
Intelligence analysts say many governments, including those of China,
Russia and the United States, use sophisticated computer programs to
covertly gather information. The spy network known as Ghost Net
infiltrated nearly 1,300 computers in 100 countries. Once a computer is
infected, the spies gain the ability to turn on the camera and
audio-recording functions of the computer, enabling monitors to see and
hear what goes on in a room. The spy network also gained control of mail
servers for the Dalai Lama’s offices, allowing the spies to intercept
all correspondence.



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