Chinese Hack Into US Chamber of Commerce, Authorities Say

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[Dingbats Anonymous]

1. Why did they do that?

I thought they owned the Chamber already.

[enlightenment]

3. There was an interesting discussion about this

on NPR's "All Things Considered" yesterday. One of the comments made about why the Chinese systematically do this is because they want to catch up with the West in technology, but lack the business climate needed to innovate.

I don't know if that is true, but it is one answer to your question.

Here's the link to the conversation:
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/21/144087074/china-reportedly-hacks-chamber-of-commerce

[JHB]

7. Interesting, but on another level, does it matter?

The real question is what are the consequences of these hacking programs from China, particularly the response. Because there should be one.

[enlightenment]

8. I agree.

The real question is what, if anything, is done about it. As far as I can tell, it all rates a big 'meh' from the government.

(I was, however, attempting to provide an answer to the question of 'why' . . .)

[Matariki]

6. words out of my mouth

[The Backlash Cometh]

2. They finally figured out who is running this country.

[Starry Messenger]

5. +1

[and-justice-for-all]

4. They would do us a favor if they fried all the COCs computers...nt