Huge electronic spying operation discovered

homesalad writes: Researchers at the Munk Center for International Studies in Toronto have discovered a huge international electronic spying operation, dubbed "GhostNet", that has so far infiltrated government and corporate offices in 103 countries, including the office of the Dalai Lama. The operation seems to be based in China, and the information gained has been used to interfere with the actions of the Dalai Lama and to thwart individuals seeking to help Tibetan exiles. The researchers found no evidence of infiltration of U.S. government computers, although machines at the Indian embassy were compromised. A full report, "Tracking 'GhostNet': Investigating a Cyber Espionage Network" will be issued this weekend.