More developments in the Google/China context
Beyond the immediate forensic inquiry, the work of US researchers sheds light on how cyber-operations are conducted in China.
The man who wrote code to take advantage of the browser flaw is not a full-time government worker, did not launch the attack, and in fact would prefer not be used in such offensive efforts, according to the US team that discovered his role.
“If he wants to do the research he’s good at, he has to toe the line now and again,” the US analyst said. “He would rather not have uniformed guys looking over his shoulder, but there is no way anyone of his skill level can get away from that kind of thing. The state has privileged access to these researchers’ work.”
FT.com / US & Canada - US experts close in on Google hackers
It’s great to see good information being shared
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