Belgischer Premier die Rupo in Aufruhr über britische Belgacom-Spionage - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Belgischer Premier die Rupo in Aufruhr über britische Belgacom-Spionage - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Spähangriff on Belgacom: Belgium indignant about British espionage

 The hacker attack of the British intelligence agency GCHQ to the telecom provider Belgacom in Belgium makes for excitement. Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo is considering diplomatic retaliation. He points to the country's role as host of the EU and NATO. 

 The report of an attack by the British intelligence agency GCHQ to the parastatal Belgian telecommunications company Belgacom has triggered a wave of indignation in Belgium. Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo said: "We will review the information that was revealed this morning by SPIEGEL, strictly Our government condemns such interference in the communication network of Belgacom in the strongest possible case to confirm the hypothesis that another country.. these interventions is responsible, we will consider appropriate measures. " Di Rupo added, Belgium, unfortunately, was a popular target for attacks, including the European Union, NATO, universities and major companies are located there. He announced that his government funding for cyber security increase significantly and implement a new cyber strategy decided. "The virus has been turned off"