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Operation Aurora Attack
- In 2009, Google suffered a sophisticated cyberattack, Operation Aurora, around Christmas.
- The attack targeted source code and Gmail accounts of Chinese human rights activists.
Zero-Day Exploits
- The attackers used zero-day exploits, unknown vulnerabilities, against Internet Explorer and Windows.
- This bypassed all security measures, including antivirus software and patches.
Sophistication of the Attack
- The attackers' sophistication was evident in their research, timing, and use of unknown exploits.
- They targeted specific Gmail accounts of Chinese activists with court orders.