MI5 warns firms over China's internet 'spying'
By Sophie Borland
Last Updated: 3:43am GMT 03/12/2007
The Government has accused China of carrying out an internet spying
campaign against vital parts of the economy, it has been reported.
Jonathan Evans
Jonathan Evans, the head of MI5, wrote to more than 300 executives
The head of the MI5 sent a letter to more than 300 senior executives at
banks, accountants and legal firms earlier this week warning them of a
web-based attack from Chinese state organisations.
The letter warns that British firms doing business in China are being
targeted by the Chinese army, which is using the internet to steal
confidential information to benefit Chinese companies.
It is believed to be the first time the Government has directly accused
China of involvement in such tactics and could cast a shadow on Gordon
Brown's visit to the country in the new year.
A summary of the letter, signed by Jonathan Evans, the director-general of
MI5, was posted earlier this week on the website of the Centre of the
Protection of the National Infrastructure, an organisation charged with
protecting the country's computer systems.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/01/wspy101.xml
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