Hackers infiltrate New York Times computers

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BEIJING – According to the newspaper, hackers stole the passwords of reporters and other employees in an effort to break into their email accounts. Security experts say there is little doubt the cyber-attack came from China. NBC’s Ian Williams reports.

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Comment author avatarnibor

Hackers infiltrate New York Times computers

Finding nothing of value, they left.

    Reply#1 - Tue Feb 5, 2013 3:24 PM EST
    Comment author avatarTerry Poupart

    OMG! The didn't actually post something that was true did they?

      Reply#2 - Tue Feb 5, 2013 3:51 PM EST
      Comment author avatardcw-1137852

      The background for this story was provided by a hacker whose name has been withheld because he was not authorized to speak about the matter.

        Reply#3 - Tue Feb 5, 2013 8:01 PM EST
        Comment author avatarSuperBrain

        They were just tuning up their message, Chinese Govt spreading their commie propagand through the NYT.

        Not like we couldnt tell though.

          Reply#4 - Wed Feb 6, 2013 6:15 PM EST
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