NSA Spied on Huawei in 2009 'Shotgiant' Operation
The National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States has been revealed to have infiltrated the network of Chinese tech giant Huawei. The operation, codenamed 'Shotgiant', was conducted in 2009 and aimed to gather evidence of Huawei's alleged collaboration with the Chinese government for cybersecurity espionage.
The NSA's hacking campaign targeted Huawei's email servers, allowing them to read a significant portion of employee emails. This included communications from Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei and Chairwoman Sun Yafang. The operation was part of a broader effort by the NSA to track dozens of Chinese hacking groups, some of which were linked to the Chinese military.
In addition to Huawei, the NSA was also spying on former Chinese President Hu Jintao, the country's trade ministry, banks, and telecoms firms. These activities were kept secret until recently, when documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden brought them to light.
The revelation of the NSA's hacking campaign against Huawei and other Chinese entities highlights the complex nature of international cybersecurity espionage. While the NSA's actions were aimed at gathering intelligence on potential threats, they also raise questions about the appropriate use of such tactics and the potential for retaliation from other nations.
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