Are Chinese hackers targeting U.S. weapons systems?

David Brancaccio May 28, 2013
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Are Chinese hackers targeting U.S. weapons systems?

David Brancaccio May 28, 2013
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Two dozen U.S. military weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to the Washington Post. The newspaper cites a report prepared by the Defense Science Board, which suggests large amounts of data — everything from combat vehicles to missile defense systems — may now be in the hands of hackers.

Anup Ghosh, founder of the cybersecurity firm Invincia, joins Marketplace Tech host to explain.

 

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