REPORT: Chinese Hackers Have Stolen Plans For Pretty Much The Entire US Military

Geoffrey Ingersoll
BusinessInsider.com
May 28 2013

Hackers have downloaded designs for more than two dozen major U.S. weapons systems, according to a devastating classified report from a Pentagon advisor seen by the Washington Post.

Although the report from the Defense Science Board did not identify the hackers, senior military and industry officials with knowledge of the breaches say they come primarily from China, according to Ellen Nakashima of the Post.

A public version of the report released in January warned of an “existential cyber attack” with “potentially spectacular” effects.

Some of the more disturbing leaks include designs for cutting edge jets, missile systems, and electronic warfare technology.

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