China ' victim of 500,000 cyber attack in 2010»

China's computer security agency claimed almost 15% of cyber-attacks on its organisations last year originated in the United States. Photo: Associated Press

China was hit by almost 500,000 cyber attacks last year, with almost half originating overseas, according to the country's computer security agency.

National network Emergency Response coordination data centre said 14,7% of attacks came from the United States and 8% from India.

The report follows the proposal Beijing might be behind the global cyber-attack in the last five years, targeting more than 70 government organisations.

A State newspaper called it "irresponsible" to link China with hacking the events reported by McAfee computer security firm.

China has not officially commented on the report but has previously denied charges of hacking.

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