Hacking: Chinese spies steal ASIO blueprints

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http://www.news.com.au/technology/hacking-chinese-spies-steal-asio-blueprints/story-e6frfro0-1226651694269

By MILES GODFREY
AAP
May 27, 2013

SECRET and highly sensitive blueprints outlining the layout of 
Australia's top spy agency's new headquarters have been stolen by 
Chinese hackers, the ABC says.

The documents contained details of the ASIO building's floor plans, 
communication cabling layouts, server locations and security systems, 
potentially putting the entire organisation at risk, Monday night's Four 
Corners program alleges.

It is unclear precisely when the alleged theft took place, or if there 
have been diplomatic ramifications from the embarrassing breach.

But it comes amid deepening concern about widespread, aggressive 
state-sponsored hacking by China, with further allegations that its 
cyber spies have recently obtained sensitive Australian military secrets 
and foreign affairs documents.

Companies including BlueScope Steel and Adelaide-based Codan, which 
makes radios for military and intelligence agencies, are also said have 
been targeted by the Chinese, according to the ABC.

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