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  Chinese Hackers Steal Blueprints for New Australian Spy Headquarters: Report

   An Australian broadcaster says Chinese hackers have stolen the
   blueprints of a new, state-of-the-art spy agency headquarters being
   built in Canberra.
   The Australian Broadcasting Corporation says the theft was traced to a
   computer server in China. It says the building plans show detailed
   information on server locations, security systems and communications
   cables.
   Experts say, if confirmed, the theft will make it easier for Chinese
   hackers to spy on the activities in the $608 million Australian
   Security Intelligence Organization building.
   The paper, which did not name its sources, says the information was
   obtained through a cyber attack on a building contractor. It did not
   say when the alleged attack occurred.
   When asked about the report, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
   called the story "inaccurate" and "unsubstantiated," but would not
   comment further.
   "There are a number of unsubstantiated allegations of hacking in the
   `Four Corners` report. As the attorney general has stated, neither he
   or the director-general of ASIO intend to comment further on these
   inaccurate reports, in accordance with the long-standing practice of
   both sides of politics not to comment on very specific intelligence
   matters."
   Foreign Minister Bob Carr also said he could not comment on matters of
   national security. But he insisted the report will have "absolutely no
   implications" for Australia`s cooperation with China, its largest
   trading partner.
   Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei called ABC`s report
   "groundless," insisting there is no evidence to link China to the
   alleged attack.
   The Greens party, a small but influential group in parliament, has
   demanded an inquiry into the incident, calling it a "security blunder
   of epic proportions."
   The massive spy headquarters in Canberra is nearing completion, but had
   already experienced delays and had exceeded its budget in recent
   months. Some say the alleged security breach could further delay its
   opening.
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