| − | [[China]] has often been accused of launching '''[[cyberterrorism]]''' attacks in the [[United States]]. In 2005, Chinese hackers in the Guangdong province launched an attack against the [[United States]], using speаr phishing and a [[computer worm|worm]] named "trojan rain" in an attempt to steal American intelligence. The Chinese government was thought to be involved in supporting the hackers, as part of a broader policy of [[information warfare]]<ref>http://www.fcw.com/online/news/97658-1.html</ref> <ref>http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5969516.html</ref>. | + | [[The People's Republic of China]] has often been accused of launching '''[[cyberterrorism]]''' attacks against targets within the [[United States]], and civilian targets operating within the United States. In 2005, Chinese hackers in the Guangdong province launched an attack against the [[United States]], using speаr phishing and a [[computer worm|worm]] named "trojan rain" in an attempt to steal American intelligence. The Chinese government was thought to be involved in supporting the hackers, as part of a broader policy of [[information warfare]]<ref>http://www.fcw.com/online/news/97658-1.html</ref> <ref>http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5969516.html</ref>. |