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Chinese hackers steal F-35 data

Washington, USA - Sensitive information taken on design and electronic instruments

The American newspaper "Wall Street Journal" reported today that Chinese hackers managed to access the secrets of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project, the costliest ever in the history of American defense with its USD 300 billion budget. The cyber-pirates, the newspaper continues quoting governmental officials expert on the matter, might have stolen a relevant quantity of data concerning design...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103203
Rome, Italy, 04/21/2009 10:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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