By Monique Cala - University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the alleged hacking of Google in China represents more than just "petty hackers."
"Those who disrupt the free-flow of information in our society or any other pose a threat to our economy, our government and our civil society," said Clinton during an appearance Thursday morning at the Newseum in downtown Washington, D.C.. "Countries or individuals that engage in cyber attacks should face consequences and international condemnation."
"The Internet is a network that magnifies the power and potential of all others," said Clinton. "That's why we believe it's critical that its users are assured certain basic freedoms."
In light of recent events in Egypt, where 30 bloggers and activists were detained for beliefs they posted online, Clinton said that every country and its citizens should have freedom of speech, not only when discussing government, but also religion.
"As I speak to you today, government sensors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history," said Clinton. "But history itself has already condemned these tactics."
Clinton said that the global implementation of technology has contributed to the development of many countries. As an example, she cited Kenya, where farmers have experienced up to a 30 percent growth in income using mobile banking.
"A World Bank study found that in a typical developing country, a 10 percent increase in the penetration rate for mobile phones led to an almost 1 percent increase in per capita GDP," said the Secretary of State. "To just put this into context, for India, that would translate to almost $10 billion a year."
Cyber Attackers Should Face "International Condemnation," Says Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the alleged hacking of Google in China represents more than just "petty hackers."
"Those who disrupt the free-flow of information in our society or any other pose a threat to our economy, our government and our civil society," said Clinton during an appearance Thursday morning at the Newseum in downtown Washington, D.C.. "Countries or individuals that engage in cyber attacks should face consequences and international condemnation."
"The Internet is a network that magnifies the power and potential of all others," said Clinton. "That's why we believe it's critical that its users are assured certain basic freedoms."
In light of recent events in Egypt, where 30 bloggers and activists were detained for beliefs they posted online, Clinton said that every country and its citizens should have freedom of speech, not only when discussing government, but also religion.
"As I speak to you today, government sensors somewhere are working furiously to erase my words from the records of history," said Clinton. "But history itself has already condemned these tactics."
Clinton said that the global implementation of technology has contributed to the development of many countries. As an example, she cited Kenya, where farmers have experienced up to a 30 percent growth in income using mobile banking.
"A World Bank study found that in a typical developing country, a 10 percent increase in the penetration rate for mobile phones led to an almost 1 percent increase in per capita GDP," said the Secretary of State. "To just put this into context, for India, that would translate to almost $10 billion a year."