Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans
Absolutely nothing, said several experts MC polled on the wisdom of hitting back at China over its alleged hacking of U.S. computer networks. Chris Christie and John Kasich became the latest GOP contenders this week to call for the United States to launch its own cyberattacks on countries believed to be targeting American secrets. “It sounds like they don’t know what they’re talking about,” said James Lewis of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “First, China isn’t waging cyberwar on us. They’re engaging in espionage. We’re doing espionage back.” Going on offense against China would probably only make things worse. “A Chinese PLA officer once said to me the problem is, both countries live in glass houses and both have stones.” Still, Chris Christie’s threat to steal and release Chinese information is an option, Lewis said — but one that should be used only if China violates the cyber deal President Xi Jinping struck with President Barack Obama in September. As for John Kasich’s suggestion to attack the hackers themselves, Lewis said most intel people would prefer to be inside an opponent’s networks observing rather than enjoy the short-term benefit of destroying systems that can eventually be replaced. Justin […]
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