F-35 Data Hacked?

Category: Bugs / Virus
Posted: April 21, 2009 07:30PM
Author: cold_snipe

There are several reports floating around stating that cyber spies have broken into the Pentagon's computer system, compromising terabytes of data about the Joint Strike Fighter project. Some sources say these were Chinese spies, while another site claims no security breach has occurred at all. Why all the commotion? This project, also known as F-35 Lightning II, is one of the most expensive military projects with a $300 billion budget. If the attacks were successful, the information gained will help other countries build countermeasures against the new plane. Either way, this shows how seriously cyber warfare needs to be taken in this era of computers.

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