Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army march (2013). Image: Times Asi
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All of the email redactions cite Section 16(2)(c) of the Access to Information Act, which stipulates that a government institution can refuse to disclose records if it shows the, “vulnerability of particular buildings or other structures or systems, including computer or communication systems.”At least three other spear phishing attempts were provided in these reports. One of the attacks in October 2012 involved Canada Post and an unnamed “Airline Company” in an "Email Phishing Campaign." Another incident report from November 2012 says "IT was advised of a Possible Phishing attempt," adding "Suspected email was entitled" with the title redacted.Chinese hackers are known to target valuable intellectual property they share with corporate entities back home. And American government and corporate entities report similar spear phishing attacks from the same Chinese hackers wanted in the US.“We definitely know from a countermeasure point of view that the Chinese are by far the greatest threat we’re currently facing"
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