Chinese hackers attempted to gain information about an American aircraft carrier by sending fake emails to foreign government officials scheduled to tour the ship. Visitors to the USS Ronald Reagan were targeted with malware in an attempt to access their computers, according to the Financial Times. The technique, called "spear phishing," is meant to trick people into installing malware on their computers by impersonating a trusted source. The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has been a major part of the U.S. effort to counter China' aggressive posture in the South China Sea. Based in Japan, the flat top has conducted exercises in the South China Sea, shown the flag, and hosted visits by dignitaries ...
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