The news that a small number of hackers may have compromised an important computer centre in China isn’t a surprise to those who study data security and can track illegal compromises of systems.
While it’s not believed that a straightforward remote attempt is enough to reach sensitive material, it still shows that those who hide behind a screen have little fear of real people and places.
China is a threat in real terms, but also in the digital world, and such an attempt is still a brave effort to get past extensive security measures to challenge a world leader in technology development.
These people are willing to do it because of the culture of hacking and also handling of data on back channels. It’s pumped with an anger and bravado at those who think they can keep a system secure.
