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Security experts announced on Wednesday the discovery of an unprecedented series of cyber attacks spanning five years that affected the networks of 72 organizations globally, including the United Nations, governments and corporations.

Some are blaming the Chinese government for a massive hack that victimized several government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

Apple has made a preliminary deal with China Telecom to sell the iPhone 5 and a lower priced version of the iPhone 4 in China, according to a report.

Hackers attending this year's DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, an annual gathering of the hacking community, can add a possible activity to attending speeches, browsing new technology and meeting other hackers: being recuited for a government job.

As Brazil watches much of the so-called rich world struggle with debt crises, it can take some solace in the likelihood that its growing ties with China should shield it from the worst aftershocks.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin did not mince words describing the United States' conduct during the debt deal crisis. Putin did, however, recognize that the United States, in the end, had the common sense to do the right end.

Indian conglomerate Essar plans to spend up to $4 billion constructing a plant to process iron ore from Zimbabwe's Mwanesi resource within the next five years, Industry and Commerce Minister Welshman Ncube said on Wednesday.

The Shady RAT Operation is nothing shocking from what one security expert sees.

Security experts have discovered the biggest series of cyber attacks to date, involving the infiltration of the networks of 72 organizations including the United Nations, governments and companies around the world.

A five-year campaign compromised networks in 72 major organizations around the world, including several governments, ASEAN, IOC and the world anti-doping agency. Government agencies in India, South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S. were attacked, plus high-profile targets like the International Olympic Committee.

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Hackers stole data from more than 70 international organizations and businesses in a sweeping five year cyber attack that could offer fresh evidence of a broad Chinese hacking offensive.

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U.S. and European automakers better watch their rear-view mirrors as competition from Chinese rivals will result in a day of reckoning down the road, the head of Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC said on Wednesday.

A top cybersecurity firm released a report detailing a sweeping, five year long cyberattack that struck more than 70 government agencies and corporations and likely originated in China, according to experts familiar with the analysis.

The world's economy moved closer to stagnation last month as firms in Asia and Europe reined back in the face of an ongoing debt crisis and signs of a new U.S. slowdown, business surveys showed on Wednesday.

A Beijing-based ratings agency on Wednesday downgraded the U.S. sovereign debt rating, while Western agencies such as Fitch and Moody?s reaffirmed their AAA rating, following Congressional approval of a plan to raise the debt ceiling.

Manchester United have, reportedly, made a formal offer for Wesley Sneijder and the Dutchman has one week to decide whether he wants to take a massive pay-cut and move to Old Trafford.

With more than 14 million people out of work, consumer spending falling by the day, the GDP growth outlook remaining grim and rising inflation denting confidence of ordinary people, a massive spending cut of more than $2 trillion would be the proverbial last straw on the camel's back.

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Asia's best hope for insulation against a worsening economic outlook in the United States and Europe rests on China, and it may not be willing or able to do the job.