The Australian "The Telegraph" reports that Chinese hackers that were looking for information concerning commercial secrets, are suspected in broke of the computer used by Julia Gillard, Australian Prime Minister.

 

As said Australian intelligence officials, the parliamentary computer Miss Gillard was among 10 cars used primarily by government ministers who have been threatened by hackers.

 

The Daily Telegraph of Sydney reported that U.S. intelligence officials warned their Australian colleagues on security issues that thousands of e-mails may have been stolen by hackers.

 

"Four separate official sources have confirmed that they had been told that Chinese security forces were among the list of foreign hackers who are suspected, "- said the publication.

Hacking occurred in the e-mail network of the Houses of Parliament, which is primarily used to contact members of parliament, and is considered the most secure for communication on the delicate issues.

 

To a computer belonging to Kevin Rudd, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Stephen Smith, Minister of Defense, the hackers also obtained access to more than a month.

 

Security experts suggest that the hackers may have searched for the keys to Australia's trade secrets. "There are drawings of large projects on the resources of Australia, they look very impressive on many other countries," said Neil Fergus, chief executive of the Department of Intelligent Risk.

 

Government and Robert McClelland, Attorney-General, remained silent on reports of violations, refusing to confirm or deny the incident.