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
11 months, 3 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 Rishi Sunak pointed to the 'increasingly assertive' behaviour by Beijing branding the Asian power the 'greatest state-based threat to our economic security' Deputy PM Oliver Dowden is expected to take the dramatic step of accusing Beijing of being behind a hack that accessed the personal details of 40million Brits. Mr Dowden said China's 'cumulative attempts to interfere with the United Kingdom's democracy have not succeeded', telling MPs: 'Last summer, the Electoral Commission stated that it had been a victim of a complex cyber attack between 2021 and 2022. Iain Duncan Smith, one of the MPs sanctioned by Beijing, compared it to 'an elephant giving birth to a mouse' Tory MP Tim Loughton said he was 'underwhelmed' by the government's response He added: 'We must now enter a new era of relations with China, dealing with the contemporary Chinese Communist Party as it really is, not as we would wish it to be.

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A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ninth U.S. telecoms …

UK should designate China a national security threat, claims Priti Patel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UK should designate China a national security threat, claims Priti Patel

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK should officially designate China a national security threat, Tory …

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

Wired  

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state-backed hackers have been active throughout the 2024 United States campaign season, compromising digital accounts associated with political campaigns, spreading disinformation, and probing election systems. But in a report from early October, the threat-sharing and coordination group known as the Election Infrastructure ISAC warned that cybercriminals like ransomware attackers pose a far greater risk of launching …

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network
6 months ago

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network

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. Read our privacy policy The UK’s cybersecurity agency has …

Watch: GCHQ director speaks on cyber challenges facing UK after Ministry of Defence hack
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: GCHQ director speaks on cyber challenges facing UK after Ministry of Defence hack

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler gives a keynote address …

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
10 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 is behind this': MPs lash out at Beijing over MoD cyber-attack
10 months, 1 week ago

'China is behind this': MPs lash out at Beijing over MoD cyber-attack

Daily Mail  

China is being blamed for a major cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence that may have affected information about more than 250,000 armed forces personnel. Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told Sky News : 'This is yet another example of why the UK Government must admit that China poses a systemic threat to the UK and change …

MoD cyberattack: Three-week hacking operation ‘by China’ exposed details of 270,000 armed forces personnel
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MoD cyberattack: Three-week hacking operation ‘by China’ exposed details of 270,000 armed forces personnel

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Defence secretary Grant Shapps was due to brief the Commons on …

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating
10 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 …

Sunak says UK ‘more robust’ on China than most allies
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunak says UK ‘more robust’ on China than most allies

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s approach to China is “more robust” than most of …

Pictured: Seven 'Chinese hackers' wanted in Britain and US for 14 year cyber espionage campaign that targeted thousands of politicians, businesses and officials critical of Beijing regime
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pictured: Seven 'Chinese hackers' wanted in Britain and US for 14 year cyber espionage campaign that targeted thousands of politicians, businesses and officials critical of Beijing regime

Daily Mail  

These are the seven suspects wanted by law-enforcement agencies in Britain and the US after a secret cyber hacking ring operated by the Chinese government over a staggering 14 years was blown wide open. The hackers:, Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohui, Xiong Wang and Zhao Guangzong Home Secretary James Cleverly, seen today, has branded China …

UK retaliates with sanctions against China over cyberattack on MPs and voters
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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 …

US, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on ’democratic institutions’. What we know so far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on ’democratic institutions’. What we know so far

Live Mint  

The United States has launched a comprehensive offensive against APT31, a formidable Chinese state- The US State Department has announced indictments against seven hackers from the People's Republic of China, including Ni Gaobin, Weng Ming, Cheng Feng, Peng Yaowen, Sun Xiaohuannouncedi, Xiong Wang, and Zhao Guangzong, as reported by ANI. “The United States Government is taking a series of actions …

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament
11 months, 3 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 …

UK and US accuse China of ‘malicious’ global cyber attacks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UK and US accuse China of ‘malicious’ global cyber attacks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK and the United States have accused China of a …

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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 …

Dowden guarantees UK elections will be safe from Chinese cyber attacks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dowden guarantees UK elections will be safe from Chinese cyber attacks

The Independent  

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Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
55 years, 2 months ago

Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage

Wired  

For years, China’s state-backed hackers have stolen huge troves of company secrets, political intelligence, and the personal information of millions of people. In August last year, the UK’s Electoral Commission revealed “hostile actors” had infiltrated its systems in August 2021 and could potentially access sensitive data for 14 months until they were booted out in October 2022. In addition, Dowden …

Fears China could cyber attack the NHS by exploiting software flaw that saw 'hostile' Beijing-backed actors access personal details of 40million Brits
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears China could cyber attack the NHS by exploiting software flaw that saw 'hostile' Beijing-backed actors access personal details of 40million Brits

Daily Mail  

Chinese hackers could bring the NHS to its knees by exploiting a known software flaw, experts warn. Chinese hackers could bring the NHS to its knees by exploiting a known software flaw that allowed them access to 40million Brits' personal details, experts warn China's foreign ministry has today insisted that countries should not 'spread disinformation' by making accusations without a …

Cyber security agency says China behind ‘malicious’ cyber attacks on UK
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber security agency says China behind ‘malicious’ cyber attacks on UK

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China state-affiliated cyber actors were behind the “malicious” targeting of parliamentarians …

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
11 months, 3 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 …

Rishi Sunak warns Britain must 'protect ourselves' as ministers prepare to blame China for huge cyberattack on election watchdog and 'impersonating' MPs - but Beijing claims it is the victim of hackin
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak warns Britain must 'protect ourselves' as ministers prepare to blame China for huge cyberattack on election watchdog and 'impersonating' MPs - but Beijing claims it is the victim of hackin

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak warned that Britain must 'defend ourselves' today as ministers prepare to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs. Ministers are poised to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs Rishi Sunak pointed to the 'increasingly assertive' behaviour by Beijing branding the Asian power the 'greatest state-based threat to our economic security' Deputy …

Government prepares to officially blame China for 2021 cyber attack
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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
1 year 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
1 year, 1 month 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 …

UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government on Monday resisted calls to label China a threat to the U.K. following the revelation that a researcher in Parliament was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of spying for Beijing. China branded the allegation of espionage a “malicious smear.” The arrest has upset British government efforts to ease tensions with Beijing that have soared …

UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

UK resists calls to label China a threat following claims a Beijing spy worked in Parliament

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. U.K. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said Britain should avoid calling China a “foe” or using …

China slams UK spying reports as 'political farce'
1 year, 6 months ago

China slams UK spying reports as 'political farce'

Firstpost  

China has lashed out at media reports alleging a man who was arrested on suspicion of espionage was gathering intelligence for Beijing, labelling the claim a “political farce” China has lashed out at media reports alleging a man who was arrested on suspicion of espionage was gathering intelligence for Beijing, labelling the claim a “political farce”. The arrests led British …

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware
1 year, 7 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 …

A four-year inquiry by MPs exposes the scale of China’s ‘existential threat’ to Britain
1 year, 8 months ago

A four-year inquiry by MPs exposes the scale of China’s ‘existential threat’ to Britain

The Independent  

The charges against the government are scathing. Britain is facing a “nightmare scenario” of China carrying out a systematic intelligence assault on almost every strategic sector against “completely inadequate” defences. “None of us give a confident long-term answer to exactly how the balance of power plays out globally across the next decades, but it is clear for us that this …

Britain is paying the price for not taking the China threat seriously
1 year, 8 months ago

Britain is paying the price for not taking the China threat seriously

The Independent  

Though the latest report from parliament’s intelligence and security committee on China sounds dry, it reads more like a fast-paced and terrifying thriller than the usual official report. This presents a serious commercial challenge, but also has the potential to pose an existential threat to liberal democratic systems.” Against a well-organised, comprehensive, and long-term Chinese strategy of gaining technology, influence …

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department

Daily Mail  

State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft's cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing last month, officials said Wednesday. U.S. government emails were hacked by a Chinese state- The State Department building in Washington, D.C. State Department officials discovered that state-backed Chinese …

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape
1 year, 9 months ago

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape

Firstpost  

China and the US have been going at each other in the tech space for quite some time now. Microsoft has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers have compromised “critical” US cyberinfrastructure across numerous industries with a focus on gathering intelligence. The Chinese hacking group, codenamed “Volt Typhoon,” has operated since mid-2021 and is apparently working to disrupt “critical communications infrastructure …

China-Sponsored Hackers Targeting Critical US Sectors Says Microsoft Western Intelligence Agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

China-Sponsored Hackers Targeting Critical US Sectors Says Microsoft Western Intelligence Agencies

ABP News  

According to reports from Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft, a state- The extent of the impact on organisations remains uncertain, but the US National Security Agency is collaborating with partners from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, as well as the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, to identify breaches. Microsoft's analysts, who have labelled the Chinese group as 'Volt …

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft

Hindustan Times  

A state- The espionage has also targeted the U.S. island territory of Guam, home to strategically important American military bases, Microsoft said in a report, adding "mitigating this attack could be challenging." Microsoft said the Chinese group, which it dubbed "Volt Typhoon," has been active since at least 2021 and has targeted a number of industries including communications, manufacturing, utility, …

It’s clear voters want Britain to take a harder line on China
1 year, 10 months ago

It’s clear voters want Britain to take a harder line on China

The Independent  

At the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, a key theme is China. A research paper procured by Freshwater Strategy in collaboration with the Henry Jackson Society shows the British public are highly risk averse around ties with states such as Russia and China, and strongly support the imposition of increased safeguards and restrictions across several sensitive areas. Whilst collaboration with Russian …

Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report

Al Jazeera  

A pro-China online influence campaign is seeking to discredit the United States’ democracy and discourage citizens from voting in the upcoming midterm elections, according to cybersecurity researchers. The influence campaign, dubbed DRAGONBRIDGE, aims to “sow division both between the US and its allies and within the US political system itself”, including by casting doubt on the effectiveness of voting, US …

UK spy chief says China's tech aims are a 'threat to us all'
2 years, 5 months ago

UK spy chief says China's tech aims are a 'threat to us all'

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. Read our privacy policy The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence …

Fear driving China’s tech manipulation poses threat to all, says UK spy chief
2 years, 5 months ago

Fear driving China’s tech manipulation poses threat to all, says UK spy chief

The Hindu  

China is using its financial and scientific muscle to manipulate technologies in a manner that risks global security, Britain's top cyber spy will say on Tuesday, warning that Beijing's actions could represent "a huge threat to us all." "They seek to secure their advantage through scale and through control," Fleming will say in the annual security lecture at the Royal …

Chinese hackers can breach routers and steal passwords, FBI and NSA warns
2 years, 9 months ago

Chinese hackers can breach routers and steal passwords, FBI and NSA warns

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Over the last few years, a series of high-severity vulnerabilities for network devices provided cyber actors with …

The Mystery of China’s Sudden Warnings About US Hackers
2 years, 9 months ago

The Mystery of China’s Sudden Warnings About US Hackers

Wired  

For the best part of a decade, US officials and cybersecurity companies have been naming and shaming hackers they believe work for the Chinese government. “These are useful materials for China’s tit-for-tat propaganda campaigns when they faced US accusation and indictment of China’s cyberespionage activities,” says Che Chang, a cyber threat analyst at the Taiwan-based cybersecurity firm TeamT5. On February …

Chinese spy’s meddling in British politics is ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Iain Duncan Smith
3 years, 2 months ago

Chinese spy’s meddling in British politics is ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Iain Duncan Smith

The Telegraph  

Sir Iain noted "we are not dealing with a European regime or an American regime which is democratic and accountable" but this was a "brutal, disgusting regime", adding: "What they're after is making sure there can be no criticism of them so they can break every rule that they wish." The former Conservative leader added that whether or not Covid-19 …

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