How will China face hacking accusations?
3 years, 5 months ago

How will China face hacking accusations?

Al Jazeera  

The US and a number of its Western allies blame China for an alleged cyberattack. In a unified condemnation of China regarding cyberattacks, the United States, the European Union, NATO and other world powers all said Beijing was responsible for an attack on Microsoft servers earlier this year. Nations including Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan said Chinese state-linked hacking groups were behind the exploitation. Presenter: Sohail Rahman Guests: Brett Bruen – president of the Global Situation Room and a former director of global engagement at the White House James Shires – assistant professor at the Institute for Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University Einar Tangen – China political analyst

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White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
2 weeks, 6 days ago

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an …

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran
1 month ago

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran

Firstpost  

The Biden administration did great in strengthening cyber security defences. However, Microsoft’s president and vice chair Brad Smith has been urging President-elect Trump to look at additional measures to discourage and prevent cyber threats According to Microsoft many of these attacks are not only tolerated but sometimes facilitated by foreign governments, particularly in Russia. Image Credit: Reuters Microsoft is stepping …

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign
1 month, 1 week ago

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Al Jazeera  

FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance. US authorities say they have uncovered “a broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign carried out by China-linked hackers aiming to steal information from Americans working in government and politics. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a joint statement on Wednesday that …

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

Live Mint  

Hackers linked to Chinese intelligence used precision strikes to quietly compromise cellphone lines used by an array of senior national security and policy officials across the U.S. government in addition to politicians, according to people familiar with the matter. The emerging picture of the intrusion’s reach helps confirm the intelligence community’s concerns about the potentially dire national security consequences of …

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

China Daily  

SUVA -- A report released by Australian Broadcasting Corporation saying "Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum " is "purely a made-up story and has no basis at all," the Chinese embassy in Fiji said in a statement on Thursday. "We have been resolute in combating all kinds of malign cyber activities in accordance with law, and never encourage, support …

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event

Politico  

Hackers remain a serious threat to U.S. critical networks The event made clear that hackers, particularly those linked to the Chinese government, are an acute threat to U.S. critical networks. In the past year, top Biden administration officials have repeatedly sounded the alarm on threats to U.S. networks from the Chinese government hacking group Volt Typhoon, and warned that the …

China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says
6 months ago

China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says

Al Jazeera  

Hacking group RedJuliett compromised two dozen organisations in Taiwan and elsewhere, report says. A suspected China-backed hacking outfit has intensified attacks on organisations in Taiwan as part of Beijing’s intelligence-gathering activities on the self-governing island, a cybersecurity firm has said. The hacking group, RedJuliett, compromised two dozen organisations between November 2023 and April of this year, likely in support of …

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—As the U.S. military’s new cyber chief and the head of the nation’s main electronic spy agency, it is Gen. Timothy Haugh’s job to be concerned about China’s clandestine efforts to steal sensitive American data and weapons know-how. “We can see no other use," said Haugh, who took charge of the National Security Agency and the military’s Cyber Command in …

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
7 months, 1 week ago

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says

Hindustan Times  

China poses a genuine and increasing cyber risk to the United Kingdom, the head of British spy agency GCHQ said on Tuesday, adding that while Russia and Iran represented an immediate threat, Beijing was an epoch-defining challenge. In a speech last month, Sunak said Chinese state-affiliated actors had conducted "malicious cyber campaigns" against British lawmakers. On Monday, Sunak said Britain …

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating

The Telegraph  

The latest hack in the UK to be blamed on Beijing – of the Ministry of Defence’s payroll, including sensitive details on military personnel – is deeply embarrassing for the Government and shows nowhere is safe from Chinese cyber hacking. China’s ministry of state security has developed sophisticated cyber hacking operations that rival Western intelligence agencies. In a further example …

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China
8 months, 1 week ago

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China

China Daily  

A report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Monday says intelligence agencies in the United States used the unfounded excuse of "Chinese cyber threat" to smear China in exchange for US government funding. In February, a US congressional committee held a hearing on the alleged cyber threat from China, claiming a Chinese State- In May last …

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer

The Telegraph  

A cyber security official at the US State Department had noticed something unusual. China’s hackers had been able to steal or forge a digital key – the “cryptographic equivalent of crown jewels”, US officials said in a report. On June 26, 10 days after the US government discovered the Chinese hack, Microsoft launched an “all-hands-on-deck” investigation that ran overnight, uncovering …

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack

The Hindu  

In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying “a cascade of errors” by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break into email accounts of senior U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The panel made sweeping recommendations, including urging Microsoft to put on hold adding features …

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack

Associated Press  

BOSTON — In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying “a cascade of errors” by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break into email accounts of senior U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The panel made sweeping recommendations, including urging Microsoft to put on hold …

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a new smear campaign against China, the United States and some of its key allies have accused the country of being responsible for a series of hackings over the last decade or more targeting officials, journalists, parliamentarians and institutions in the US and the United Kingdom, with the authorities in the two nations filing charges or imposing sanctions against …

UK retaliates with sanctions against China over cyberattack on MPs and voters
8 months, 4 weeks ago

UK retaliates with sanctions against China over cyberattack on MPs and voters

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a day of international political posturing: Sir Iain compared …

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions

Op India  

The United States and Britain on Monday have sanctioned two individuals and one Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US as part of an expansive hacking effort. The US and the UK have sanctioned PRC state- “OFAC is also designating Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, two Chinese nationals affiliated with Wuhan XRZ, for their roles in …

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament

Firstpost  

The US and the UK are alleging that China- Officials from the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly filed charges and imposed sanctions against China, alleging its involvement in a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. According to Deputy US Attorney General Lisa Monaco, the primary objectives of the hacking operation were to silence …

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft
8 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft

The Hindu  

Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said on March 25 in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions. “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence …

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand has accused Chinese state- New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that the cyberattack was “unacceptable” and his country’s concerns had been conveyed directly to Beijing. Peters, who last week met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said New Zealand and China shared a “significant and complex relationship”. ”At the same time, we have also been …

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Multiple Western nations have accused hacking groups backed by China of a global campaign of cyber espionage targeting critics, democratic institutions and other sensitive business targets. The revelations shed further light on Beijing's state-backed hacking operations, which the US has said are the biggest of any country. Here's what we know about Beijing's alleged state-backed hacking operations: 'Persistent threat' …

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world

ABC  

In short: The US and UK say China is behind a worldwide cyber espionage campaign that has affected millions of people. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia was not affected by the hacking but the federal government has "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China state-backed actors". US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out …

UK blames China for ‘malicious’ cyber attacks
8 months, 4 weeks ago

UK blames China for ‘malicious’ cyber attacks

Hindustan Times  

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns, calling in China's ambassador to protest and sanctioning those it branded responsible. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday dismissed the allegations, saying Beijing had been "resolute" in curbing and striking down "all kinds of malicious cyber-activities". China's ambassador to London will be summoned "to account …

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)

Daily Mail  

The US Treasury Department levied sanctions on a Chinese firm Monday, accusing it of being a front company for 'dangerous and irresponsible' state- The announcement came on top of seven indictments issued by the Department of Justice accusing seven men affiliated with that company, Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., of 'malicious cyber operations.' The US Treasury Department levied …

Deputy PM warns of China's 'hostile intent' as he says state-backed actors WERE behind cyber attacks on UK election watchdog, MPs and peers - imposing sanctions on two individuals and a group and summ
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Deputy PM warns of China's 'hostile intent' as he says state-backed actors WERE behind cyber attacks on UK election watchdog, MPs and peers - imposing sanctions on two individuals and a group and summ

Daily Mail  

China was behind cyber attacks on the UK election watchdog, MPs and peers and has 'hostile intent', the deputy PM said today. In a dramatic statement to the Commons, Oliver Dowden for the first time pointed the finger at Beijing over meddling in the political system Ministers are poised to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs …

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said Monday in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions. “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence …

Government prepares to officially blame China for 2021 cyber attack
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Government prepares to officially blame China for 2021 cyber attack

Daily Mail  

The Government is preparing to officially blame China as responsible for a 2021 cyber attack on the electoral commission. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will tell MPs tomorrow that the superpower was behind the attack which saw hackers gain access to personal details of 40 million British electors. Several China hawks including Sir Ian Duncan Smith, Tim Loughton, and SNP …

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics
9 months ago

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

Al Jazeera  

The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. In announcing the sanctions on Monday, the US and UK traced the “malicious cyber activity” back to intelligence operations within the Chinese government. The aim of the global hacking operation was to “repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal …

Leak lifts lid on Chinese hacking company – a sordid culture fuelled by alcohol and sex
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Leak lifts lid on Chinese hacking company – a sordid culture fuelled by alcohol and sex

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is subject to China's business culture — who …

Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The hotel was spacious. Mei Danowski, a cybersecurity analyst who wrote about I-Soon on her blog, Natto Thoughts, said the documents show that China’s hackers for hire work much like any other industry in China. I-Soon is “part of an ecosystem of contractors that has links to the Chinese patriotic hacking scene,” said John Hultquist, chief analyst of …

Chinese hackers breached immigration data from Indian government: Report
10 months ago

Chinese hackers breached immigration data from Indian government: Report

Hindustan Times  

Hacking groups based in China have breached 95.2 gigabytes of immigration data from the Indian government as the country continues to be one of the prime targets of Beijing hackers, an investigation by The Washington Post revealed. Chinese hackers reportedly breached Indian immigration data The Washington Post published a report on Thursday which said that a trove of documents was …

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi
10 months ago

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi

Daily Mail  

A trove of newly leaked documents has revealed a sophisticated hacking operation backed by the Chinese government that has targeted the UK and other Western states. The cache of over 570 documents, images and chat logs was leaked from i-Soon, also known as Auxun, a private tech firm that claims to be able to exploit software vulnerabilities from major tech …

China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry on Thursday said that China urges the United States to stop its worldwide cyber espionage and cyberattacks, and stop smearing other countries under the excuse of cybersecurity. The United States itself is the origin and the biggest perpetrator of cyberattacks, Wang said, noting that the US Cyber Force Command openly declared that …

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?

Firstpost  

The FBI has said that a Chinese state hacker group targeted US infrastructure, and the US has managed to dismantle the efforts to target key public infrastructure such as the power grid and pipelines. Here’s what we know about Beijing’s hacking operations: Washington has warned that China represents “the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat” to its government …

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans

Daily Mail  

FBI director Christopher Wray has expressed serious doubt that Xi Jinping would go through with his promise to Joe Biden not to interfere in the 2024 election. Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber agents by about 50 to one, he said, and are part of the world's biggest hacking army. Wray stressed that U.S. government concerns were not linked to Chinese …

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a state-backed Chinese effort to plant malware that could be used to damage civilian infrastructure, as the head of the FBI warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the United States and China ever go to war. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the …

Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia says hacks surging, state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure

The Hindu  

State- Reports of cybercrime surged 23% to more than 94,000 in the financial year to June, the Australian Cyber Security Centre said in its annual threat report on Wednesday. In May, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance and Microsoft said a state- Techniques used by the China hacking group could be used against Australia's critical infrastructure including telecommunications, energy and transportation, …

China supported sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear program. It’s also behind their failure
1 year, 1 month ago

China supported sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear program. It’s also behind their failure

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chinese middlemen launder the proceeds of North Korean hackers’ cyber heists while Chinese ships deliver sanctioned North Korean goods to Chinese ports. “It’s overwhelming,” Aaron Arnold, a former member of a U.N. panel on North Korea and a sanctions expert at the Royal United Services Institute, said of the links between China and sanctions evasion. This summer a …

China crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact
1 year, 2 months ago

China crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Zhang Hongliang, a former restaurant manager in central China, took various gigs in and outside China to support his family after losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zhang is one of tens of thousands of people, mostly but not all Chinese, who have become ensnared in cyber scam networks run by powerful Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast …

China crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact
1 year, 2 months ago

China crackdown on cyber scams in Southeast Asia nets thousands but leaves networks intact

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Zhang is one of tens …

Chinese hackers stole emails from US State Dept in Microsoft breach
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese hackers stole emails from US State Dept in Microsoft breach

The Hindu  

Chinese hackers who breached Microsoft's email platform this year managed to steal tens of thousands of emails from US State Department accounts, a Senate staffer told Reuters on Wednesday. US officials and Microsoft said in July that Chinese state-linked hackers since May had accessed email accounts at around 25 organisations, including the US Commerce and State Departments. The State Department …

Chinese hackers steal 60,000 State Department emails, says US Senate Staffer
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese hackers steal 60,000 State Department emails, says US Senate Staffer

Live Mint  

A US Senate staffer has said that Chinese hackers who subverted Microsoft's email platform earlier this year managed to steal tens of thousands of emails from the country's State Department accounts, Reuters has reported. While attending a briefing of the State Department officials, he said officials told lawmakers that 60,000 emails were stolen from 10 different State Department accounts. Earlier …

Explained | How did a China-based hacking group compromise Microsoft’s cloud security?
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained | How did a China-based hacking group compromise Microsoft’s cloud security?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In July, Microsoft said that a China-based hacking group breached U.S. government-linked email accounts. The company further explained that hackers were able to extract a cryptographic key from the engineer’s account to access into email accounts. The China-based threat actor was able to compromise Microsoft’s cloud security systems by using an acquired MSA key to forge …

China may be using AI to sway U.S. voters: Microsoft
1 year, 3 months ago

China may be using AI to sway U.S. voters: Microsoft

The Hindu  

Microsoft researchers said on September 7 they found what they believe is a network of fake, Chinese-controlled social media accounts seeking to influence U.S. voters by using artificial intelligence. A Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington said that accusations of China using AI to create fake social media accounts were "full of prejudice and malicious speculation" and that China advocates for …

Microsoft says compromised engineer's account led to Chinese hack of U.S. officials
1 year, 3 months ago

Microsoft says compromised engineer's account led to Chinese hack of U.S. officials

The Hindu  

The recently disclosed Chinese hack of senior officials at the U.S. State and Commerce departments stemmed from the compromise of a Microsoft engineer's corporate account, Microsoft Corp. said in a blog post on Wednesday. Microsoft said the engineer's account had been penetrated by a hacking group it dubs Storm-0558, which is alleged to have stolen hundreds of thousands of emails …

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products
1 year, 3 months ago

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products

Wired  

For state- But for the past two years, China has added another approach to obtaining information about those vulnerabilities: a law that simply demands that any network technology business operating in the country hand it over. When tech companies learn of a hackable flaw in their products, they’re now required to tell a Chinese government agency—which, in some cases, then …

Microsoft's role in data breach by Chinese hackers to be part of US cyber inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Microsoft's role in data breach by Chinese hackers to be part of US cyber inquiry

Firstpost  

A cybersecurity advisory panel in the US will investigate the risks involved in cloud computing and whether Microsoft had a role to play in the recent breach of government email systems by Chinese hackers A US cybersecurity advisory panel, known as the Cyber Safety Review Board, is set to conduct an investigation into the security risks associated with cloud computing. …

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware
1 year, 4 months ago

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware

Firstpost  

Referred to as a potential “ticking time bomb” by a source in the US Congress, the malware possesses the capability to hinder or slow down US military deployments and resupply efforts by disabling essential utilities at American bases The US government is on a quest to find a harmful computer code, allegedly planted by Chinese hackers, within vital networks controlling …

Possible Chinese malware in U.S. systems a 'ticking time bomb': Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Possible Chinese malware in U.S. systems a 'ticking time bomb': Report

The Hindu  

The Biden administration believes China has implanted malware in key U.S. power and communications networks in a "ticking time bomb" that could disrupt the military in event of a conflict, The New York Times reported Saturday. The Times, quoting U.S. military, intelligence and security officials, said the malware potentially gave China's People's Liberation Army the ability to disrupt U.S. military …

Email account of US Ambassador to China ‘attacked by Chinese hackers’ days after cyber-espionage campaign unearthed
1 year, 5 months ago

Email account of US Ambassador to China ‘attacked by Chinese hackers’ days after cyber-espionage campaign unearthed

Op India  

US ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns’s email account was hacked jeopardising a bulk of US government emails, the Wall Street Journal reported. The hackers, reportedly linked to Beijing, also breached the cyberspace of Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, and US Secretary Gina Raimondo’s email. A cyber-espionage campaign by hackers linked to China was unearthed on 12th …

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