Gmail Spear-Phishing Attacks Net FBI Scrutiny

 Google has disclosed that the Gmail accounts of several users were recently infiltrated by hackers who used spear-phishing techniques to gain access to and monitor their private correspondence. While the attacks were apparently limited to only a few hundred accounts, the individuals targeted include government officials, journalists and Chinese human rights workers. The FBI is investigating.
The Gmail accounts of hundreds of high-profile individuals were hijacked through a so-called spear phishing campaign originating in China, according to Google (Nasdaq: GOOG).
Hackers apparently gained access to users' accounts using passwords likely obtained through malicious software and targeted phishing techniques.
The individuals targeted included Chinese political activists, senior U.S. government officials, South Korean government officials and government workers of other Asian countries, journalists and military personnel.
On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters the FBI will investigate the matter.