Ghostnet | Global Computer Spy Network Unearthed, China Acused

A major Cyber Spy Operation has been unearthed by a team of Canadian researchers. According to researchers at the University of Toronto at at least 1,295 computers
in 103 countries have been hacked. Hacked systems invclude that of the Dalai Lama.
This is the first time that a cyber spy network of this size has been unveiled which is supposed to be stealing sensitive information from governments and private organisations in more than 100 countries.

This spy system, dubbed as GhostNet, has infiltrated networks in dozens of embassies, foreign ministries, government departments and offices in several cities belonging to the Dalai Lama's Tibetan government-in-exile. It is worth noting that this network seems to be almost entirely controlled by Chinese servers.

It all started with Dalai Lama's office approaching the Munk Centre for International Studies on suspicion of Chinese espionage. According to reports, the hackers were controlled computers belonging to several foreign ministries and embassies across the world using malware which is so powerful that apart from hunting for sensitive files, it is able turns camera and audio-recording functions on, enabling monitors to see and hear what goes on in a room.