The Gmail accounts of hundreds of high-profile individuals were hijacked through a so-called spear phishing campaign originating in China, according to Google. Hackers apparently gained access to users’ accounts using passwords likely obtained through malicious software and targeted phishing techniques. The individuals targeted included Chinese political activists, senior U.S. government officials, South Korean government officials and government workers of other Asian countries, journalists and military personnel.
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Gmail Spear-Phishing Attacks Net FBI Scrutiny
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani June 2, 2011 09:48 AMThe Gmail accounts of hundreds of high-profile individuals were hijacked through a so-called spear phishing campaign originating in China, according to Google. Hackers apparently gained access to users’ accounts using passwords likely obtained through malicious software and targeted phishing techniques. The individuals targeted included Chinese political activists, senior U.S. government officials, South Korean government officials and government workers of other Asian countries, journalists and military personnel.