Hackers from China attack oil companiesFebruary 10, 2011 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An American security firm said hackers working from China have broken into computers of oil companies in the United States, Taiwan and other countries. The report by McAfee says hackers stole sensitive information about operations, finances and bidding for oil fields. The report did not identify the companies but said the attacks began in November 2009 and targeted computers in the United States, Taiwan, Greece and Kazakhstan, AP reports. Computer security consultants say China is a leading center for Internet crime including sophisticated industrial espionage aimed at major companies. The government has denied that it is involved. Google Inc. closed its China-based search site last year after complaining about hacking attacks from China against its e-mail service. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |