Some Chinese cyber attacks ‘state sponsored’

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama

Published Mar 14, 2013

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Washington - US President Barack Obama said in an interview aired on Wednesday that some, but not necessarily all, cyber attacks on US firms and infrastructure originating in China were “state sponsored.”

In an interview with ABC News, Obama also cautioned about the need to avoid “war rhetoric” when discussing cyber attacks, and called on Congress to act to strengthen cyber security while protecting civil liberties. - Sapa-AFP

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