China denies Google Mail hacking accusations
Posted on: 02/Jun/2011 11:36:02 PM
Google said yesterday that hundreds of users of Gmail, its email service, had been the targets of clandestine attacks apparently originating in China that were aimed at stealing their passwords and monitoring their email.
In a blog post, the company said the victims included senior government officials in the US, Chinese political activists, officials in several Asian countries, military personnel and journalists.
It is the second time Google has pointed to an area of China as the source of an Internet intrusion. Its latest announcement is likely to further ratchet up the tension between the company and Chinese authorities.
Today, the Chinese government rejected suggestions that it was linked to the attack.
