Pro-Tibet Groups Targeted In Cyberspace

Accusations fly about internet tactics, as pro-Chinese supporters clash with supporters of Tibet independence. Messages expressing support of Tibet independence include some sophisticated surveillance tools, reports Thomas Claburn for InformationWeek.com. Political activists are reporting internet interference and spyware accompanying what appear to be supportive e-mails from trusted sources. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and internet-security firms are investigating, but determining the source of the spyware is challenging, because material launched from Chinese servers could come from anywhere on the planet, including rogue hackers, notes one analyst. As the internet evolves, security and diplomacy measures have not kept pace. – YaleGlobal