Google to Launch Uncensored Version in China Following Cyber-Attack
Google has confirmed that its investigations on the cyber attack, which paralysed operations in
While Google officials assure that no sensitive information was captured by the hackers, the question of how the extremely focussed and specific attack was carried out is yet to be answered fully. The investigation has revealed that in addition to Google twenty other companies from internet, finance, media, telecommunications and chemicals were also attacked. There is some speculation about the complicity of Google’s own
New agencies have stated that some of the employees here have been denied access to internal networks, some have been given leave, and some others have been relocated to other offices. The attack targeted some specific information, the investigating officials concluded. While the involvement of employees has not been confirmed by Google officials, they have said that the investigation continues into the cyber attack.
Following these incidents, David Drummond, SVP, Corporate Development, and Chief Legal Officer has clarified Google’s stand for future operations. The search engine will replace its current censored version with its unfiltered one in
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