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August 14, 2013

Hackers attack exiled Tibet government website
New Delhi, Delhi Province (AFP) Aug 13, 2013
Hackers have attacked the Tibetan government-in-exile's Chinese-language website, installing an unidentified piece of malware which could have compromised the computers of users, a spokesman and a security expert said Tuesday. The attack targeted the Tibet.net website, which is the official site of the exiled government providing information about the parliament, cabinet, administrative departments and public offices. "We are a prominent target for attacks by Chinese hackers," Tashi Phuntsok, sp ... read more

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