Chinese hackers break into US Chamber computers system

CHINESE HACKERS have broken into the US Chamber of Commerce computer systems and gained access to information about its three million members.According to the Wall Street Journal, people familiar with the matter said that the hackers might have broken into the business lobbying group's network more than a year before they were discovered. The attack, which contained at least 300 email addresses, was cut off in May 2010 and quietly closed down, the paper said.Apparently, US officials think that one of the people responsible for the hack was connected to the Chinese government. UGG Boots Outlet The hackers stole six weeks of emails belonging to four employees who focused on Asia policy.The Chamber moved to shut down the operation by unplugging and destroying some computers and overhauling its security system.The group timed the clamp down for a 36-hour period over one weekend when the hackers were expected to be off duty.Chamber staff did not report any sign of harm to the group or its members