Who Is Spying on Your Online Privacy.

Summary

The text details the escalation of the China-U.S. hacker war, beginning with a 2001 incident involving a U.S. Navy plane and subsequent cyberattacks. Following the collision, American hackers launched attacks on Chinese websites, prompting a retaliatory response from Chinese hackers who convened to plan a week-long offensive against U.S. targets. The conflict intensified, with both sides compromising numerous websites, as hackers worldwide began to align with either side, raising concerns of a global hacker war. The conflict highlighted the lack of cybersecurity preparedness on both sides, leading to significant disruptions and calls for increased security measures.

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