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Summary Cyber attackers have attempted to infiltrate web-based email services.
Cyber attackers have attempted to infiltrate web-based email services run by Microsoft and Yahoo as well as Google. Hotmail and Yahoo Mail have been similarly targeted.There has been a variety of recent attacks on popular webmail platforms. In addition to Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail have also been targeted. While the attacks appear to have been separately conducted, these have some significant similarities. Cyber spying campaign originating in China had targeted Gmail accounts of senior US officials, military personnel, journalists, Chinese political activists, and officials in several Asian countries, mainly in South Korea. China has denied any involvement. Attacks on Hotmail and Yahoo Mail also appeared aimed at being able to secretly read messages and possibly find ways into other peoples accounts.Once the attackers know what software is installed on a targets computer, including antivirus products, they can craft a precise attack targeting any vulnerable software.
