When it comes to computer-attack traffic, China deserves the bulk of the blame, but not all of it.
Ten countries including China accounted for three-quarters of the world's cyber-assault traffic during the last quarter of 2012, according to Akamai Technologies, which helps companies speed the delivery of online content.
Here's a look at which countries made the top 10 list.
10. Hungary
Hungary accounted for 1.4 percent of the world's attack traffic in the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 10th place. It narrowly beat out South Korea. Hungary's percentage was unchanged from the previous and year-ago quarters.
9. Italy
Italy accounted for 1.6 percent of the world's attack traffic in the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 9th place. Italy's share decreased slightly from 1.7 percent in the previous quarter and 1.9 percent in the year-ago period.
8. India
India accounted for 2.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 8th place. India's share decreased from 2.5 percent in the previous quarter and 3 percent in the year-ago period.
7. Romania
Romania accounted for 2.8 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 7th place. Romania's share increased from 2.7 percent in the previous quarter and 2.6 percent in the year-ago period.
Several news reports have described Ramnicu Valcea, a town in Romania, as a haven for cyber criminals.
6. Brazil
Brazil accounted for 3.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 6th place. Brazil's share fell from 3.8 percent in the previous quarter and 4.4 percent in the year-ago period.
5. Taiwan
Taiwan, which is a province of China, accounted for 3.7 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the region in 5th place. Taiwan's share dropped from 4.5 percent in the previous quarter and 7.5 percent in the year-ago period.
While Taiwan is a top source of attack traffic, it is also a popular target. Research by the security firm Sophos found that 12.7 percent of computers in Taiwan had been attacked by malware during a three-month study last year.
4. Russia
Russia accounted for 4.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 4th place. Russia's share decreased from 4.7 percent in the previous quarter and 6.8 percent in the year-ago period.
At least 40 companies including Apple, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in malware attacks linked to a cyber criminal group based in Russia or Eastern Europe, according to a recent
Hungary accounted for 1.4 percent of the world's attack traffic in the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 10th place. It narrowly beat out South Korea. Hungary's percentage was unchanged from the previous and year-ago quarters.
9. Italy
Italy accounted for 1.6 percent of the world's attack traffic in the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 9th place. Italy's share decreased slightly from 1.7 percent in the previous quarter and 1.9 percent in the year-ago period.
8. India
India accounted for 2.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 8th place. India's share decreased from 2.5 percent in the previous quarter and 3 percent in the year-ago period.
7. Romania
Romania accounted for 2.8 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 7th place. Romania's share increased from 2.7 percent in the previous quarter and 2.6 percent in the year-ago period.
Several news reports have described Ramnicu Valcea, a town in Romania, as a haven for cyber criminals.
6. Brazil
Brazil accounted for 3.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 6th place. Brazil's share fell from 3.8 percent in the previous quarter and 4.4 percent in the year-ago period.
5. Taiwan
Taiwan, which is a province of China, accounted for 3.7 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the region in 5th place. Taiwan's share dropped from 4.5 percent in the previous quarter and 7.5 percent in the year-ago period.
While Taiwan is a top source of attack traffic, it is also a popular target. Research by the security firm Sophos found that 12.7 percent of computers in Taiwan had been attacked by malware during a three-month study last year.
4. Russia
Russia accounted for 4.3 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 4th place. Russia's share decreased from 4.7 percent in the previous quarter and 6.8 percent in the year-ago period.
At least 40 companies including Apple, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in malware attacks linked to a cyber criminal group based in Russia or Eastern Europe, according to a recent
3. Turkey
Turkey accounted for 4.7 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 3rd place. Turkey's share increased from 4.3 percent in the previous quarter and fell from 5.6 percent in the year-ago period.
Turkey accounted for 4.7 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 3rd place. Turkey's share increased from 4.3 percent in the previous quarter and fell from 5.6 percent in the year-ago period.
2. United States
The U.S. accounted for 10 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 2nd place. The U.S.'s share dropped from 13 percent in the previous quarter and matched its percentage from the year-ago period.
The U.S. is home to members of some of the world's most notorious hacker groups, including Anonymous and AntiSec
1. China
China accounted for 41 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, making the country the top source of cyber assaults. China's share increased from 33 percent in the previous quarter and 13 percent in the year-ago period, according to Akamai.
Investigations have discovered a sophisticated hacker network in China. Some members are connected to China's military, though the extent of these official operations is unknown. The government and its state-run media continue to deny China's involvement in international hacking incidents.
The U.S. accounted for 10 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, putting the country in 2nd place. The U.S.'s share dropped from 13 percent in the previous quarter and matched its percentage from the year-ago period.
The U.S. is home to members of some of the world's most notorious hacker groups, including Anonymous and AntiSec
1. China
China accounted for 41 percent of the world's attack traffic during the fourth quarter of last year, making the country the top source of cyber assaults. China's share increased from 33 percent in the previous quarter and 13 percent in the year-ago period, according to Akamai.
Investigations have discovered a sophisticated hacker network in China. Some members are connected to China's military, though the extent of these official operations is unknown. The government and its state-run media continue to deny China's involvement in international hacking incidents.
Chinese state-funded hacking crew should be going to the Olympics soon. They have funding and organization that only a government could provide. :]
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