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China vs. Google: Did a Google employee provide inside help?
The leaked info of a possible inside job came to the Reuters news agency from sources 'familiar with the situation.' Google, when asked, refused to comment on 'rumor and speculation.' But if Reuters is confident enough to run the story, and if major news outlets are picking it up, there is more than likely a grain of truth to it.
These insiders -- these traitors -- are reportedly employees at Google's China offices. If that is actually the case, you can begin to imagine the extortion or coercion that might've been inflicted by the Chinese government to obtain the 'pass codes,' or whatever was necessary to break into Google HQ.
Google is scheduled to commence talks with the Chinese government in the next few days. We'll be sure to report what happens.
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Subscribe to commentsSlappyJan 19th 2010 11:11AM
"These insiders -- these traitors -- are reportedly employees at Google's China offices. If that is actually the case, you can begin to imagine the extortion or coercion that might've been inflicted by the Chinese government to obtain the 'pass codes,' or whatever was necessary to break into Google HQ."
Or, they were planted there in the first place.
Or, they could feel they were doing their patriotic duty.
Or, they could've just been offered some incentive that makes it worthwhile.
And, it wouldn't be hard to "break in" to Google HQ since all companies in China are required to use Chinese contractors to build things and it wouldn't be surprising if there were physical backdoors built in.
Sebastian AnthonyJan 19th 2010 11:16AM
Physical backdoor! I like it!
SilverWaveJan 19th 2010 1:29PM
So you don't think that the USA has people working for Google who would think that their first duty is to their government?
Just saying.
Private companies can not win in a fight with governments.
Maybe that's why they are pulling out?
ProlornJan 19th 2010 9:29PM
"So you don't think that the USA has people working for Google who would think that their first duty is to their government?"
Eh, computer geeks? Least likely demographic, IMO.
However, I do get your point.
On the other hand, this sort of action in the US would probably be illegal. Could still happen, but less likely to be something one might feel good about.
enerGIJan 20th 2010 4:10AM
There is a very good chance that the Chinese have spys and moles in the big IT companys like Google, Microsoft, Intel, Yahoo, IBM etc..etc, anyone that dosn't think that could happen are kidding themselves.