China has frequently been blamed for similar cyber attacks, targeting economic or business information.
It's not difficult to imagine a future in which cyber attacks become more frequent or serious.
The cyber attacks in each example were not the direct causes of the ultimate outcomes.
The chances of proving the cyber attacks are coming from Moscow or Beijing are remote.
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In the second quarter, 16% of observed cyber attacks came from China, the company said.
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Before Sept. 11, 2001, the highest annual figure for cyber attacks against the Pentagon was 250, 000.
Cyber attacks and the genetic engineering of dangerous viruses may require similarly focused, comprehensive approaches to defense.
The government's claim that it will protect against cyber attacks has been roundly dismissed by industry insiders.
Cyber attacks rank the highest likelihood although does not seem to be growing (see their Figure 1).
Officials from both countries talk frequently of the threat of cyber attacks and accuse each other of involvement.
Facebook, Microsoft, the New York Times and other media companies have all faced cyber attacks in recent years.
It is perfectly conceivable that Iran has launced cyber attacks targeted at U.S. interests at home and abroad.
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Russia and China both have the scientific and educational background to conduct sophisticated virtual espionage and cyber attacks.
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However, when our infrastructure is online, it is also vulnerable to cyber attacks that could cripple essential services.
The hack on Mr. Angelastri's newsstand highlights another murky area of cyber attacks.
The cyber attacks against South Korea in 2009 were blamed on North Korea, although no link has been proven.
Kent County Council fell victim to dozens of attempted cyber attacks, it emerges.
Cyber attacks threaten governments, companies and individuals, which all rely on internet access.
But within weeks, the Pentagon is to announce plans to treat some cyber attacks as an act of war.
China denied the allegations, saying it was also the victim of cyber attacks.
Our cybersecurity legislation is intended to protect the U.S. from external cyber attacks.
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" He added that "Chinese authorities make serious efforts in fighting cyber attacks.
The havoc created by cyber attacks is not only directed at, and felt by, a single organization and its customers.
This unchecked flow of data is a new source of sensitive information and creates security loopholes for serious cyber attacks.
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Of course the United States is also rapidly developing capabilities to counter-cyber attacks and to go on the offensive itself.
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The complaint alleges a long list of misbehavior that includes domestic spying, cyber stalking, spear phishing, cyber attacks, and theft.
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With the diversity of devices, and an increasing reliance on open systems, the potential for more cyber attacks is growing.
South Korea has been hit by a series of cyber attacks which have targeted some of the country's leading websites.
Accusations of cyber attacks on the peninsula usually flow in the opposite direction, says the BBC's Lucy Williamson in Seoul.
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