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 consistent and clear that we will speak out on issues of concern.” New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau said earlier that its National Cyber Security Centre discovered that a state-backed hacking group known as “APT40” had compromised computers linked to the parliamentary network in 2021. “Analysis of the tactics and techniques used by the actor enabled us to confidently link the actor to a People’s Republic of China state- A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand said the allegations were “groundless and irresponsible.” “We have never, nor will we in the future, interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including New Zealand.

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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 …

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 …

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington, Mar 26 Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- New Zealand's allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, all believed to be living in China, who targeted US officials, journalists, corporations and pro-democracy activists, as well as the UK's election watchdog. Collins said the …

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 joins the U.S., U.K. in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyber-espionage
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand joins the U.S., U.K. in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyber-espionage

LA Times  

New Zealand’s Parliament in Wellington. Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- New Zealand’s allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, all believed to be living in China, who targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations and pro-democracy …

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 …

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 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, …

Chinese Investment Becomes Political in New Zealand
1 year, 2 months ago

Chinese Investment Becomes Political in New Zealand

The Diplomat  

In April 2021, New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta likened the New Zealand-China relationship to “the respect a Taniwha would have for a Dragon and vice versa.” Mahuta’s speech was one of the more recent attempts to articulate the complicated and delicate nature of the bilateral relationship between China and New Zealand. The foreign minister’s Dragon-Taniwha metaphor left a lot …

Pacific region less secure due to China's assertiveness, says New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins
1 year, 5 months ago

Pacific region less secure due to China's assertiveness, says New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins

Firstpost  

As China asserts itself more, the Pacific region is becoming more contentious and less secure, said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who stressed the necessity for his country to cooperate with like-minded allies while still engaging with Beijing As China asserts itself more, the Pacific region is becoming more contentious and less secure, said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris …

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department
1 year, 5 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 …

Having 'tough conversations' with China better than no talks: New Zealand PM
1 year, 5 months ago

Having 'tough conversations' with China better than no talks: New Zealand PM

India Today  

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Friday that New Zealand will require continued engagement with China, its largest trading partner, but would disagree with Beijing in areas where it challenges New Zealand's national interests. The speech comes about a week after Hipkins' six-day visit to China, which included meetings with Xi Jinping, where the Chinese President said Beijing had always …

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape
1 year, 6 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 …

U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure

The Hindu  

State- Microsoft highlighted Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean with a vital military outpost, as one of the targets, but said "malicious" activity had also been detected elsewhere in the United States. The stealthy attack - carried out by a China- "Microsoft assesses with moderate confidence that this Volt Typhoon campaign is pursuing development of capabilities that could …

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign
3 years, 5 months ago

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign

Op India  

Four Chinese security officials have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in a China-backed global espionage campaign, targeting dozens of companies, universities, government agencies in the US and at least 11 other countries, between July 2009 to September 2018. On July 19, the San Diego’s US Attorney’s Office and the FBI said the four Chinese nationals were working with …

US and allies accuse China of global hacking spree
3 years, 5 months ago

US and allies accuse China of global hacking spree

The Hindu  

The United States and its allies accused China on Monday of a global cyber espionage campaign, mustering an unusually broad coalition of countries to publicly call out Beijing for hacking. Simultaneously, the U.S. Department of Justice charged four Chinese nationals - three security officials and one contract hacker - with targeting dozens of companies, universities and government agencies in the …

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 …

Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say
3 years, 5 months ago

Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and asserted that criminal hackers associated with the Chinese government have carried out ransomware and other illicit cyber operations. The EU said malicious cyber activities with “significant effects” that targeted government institutions, political organizations and key industries …

U.S. And Allies Condemn China For Massive Microsoft Exchange Hack
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. And Allies Condemn China For Massive Microsoft Exchange Hack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and accused Beijing of working with criminal hackers in ransomware attacks and other cyber operations. The announcements, though not accompanied by sanctions against the Chinese government, were intended as a forceful condemnation of activities …

The U.S. Has Formally Accused China Of A Massive Cyberattack On Microsoft
3 years, 5 months ago

The U.S. Has Formally Accused China Of A Massive Cyberattack On Microsoft

NPR  

The U.S. Has Formally Accused China Of A Massive Cyberattack On Microsoft Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP Jon Elswick/AP The White House is publicly blaming China for an attack on Microsoft's Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers worldwide, allowing hackers to gain access to troves of sensitive data. The White House says China …

Malicious slander, says China on Taiwan's hacking allegations
4 years, 4 months ago

Malicious slander, says China on Taiwan's hacking allegations

India Today  

China on Thursday branded as "malicious slander" accusations from Taiwan about hacking attacks linked to the Chinese government, further adding to tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan has been urging its people to be alert for what officials call "omnipresent infiltration" from China, ranging from Beijing-backed media campaigns to cyberattacks, against the island that China considers its territory. This week, …

New Zealand Now 4th Country to Suspend Extradition Treaty With HK
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand Now 4th Country to Suspend Extradition Treaty With HK

The Quint  

New Zealand on Tuesday, 28 July, reportedly suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong becoming the fourth country to do so, following the passage of a controversial national security law by China that “punishes secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign or external forces”. After Canada, United Kingdom and Australia, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said that they …

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China passes new security law
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China passes new security law

Firstpost  

Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China Wellington: New Zealand announced Tuesday it will follow the lead of its intelligence allies by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. “New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from …

New Zealand’s Quiet China Shift
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand’s Quiet China Shift

The Diplomat  

In February 2018, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters quipped to the New Zealand Parliament that “the art of diplomacy is to jump into troubled waters without making a splash.” Since 2017, the New Zealand government has attempted to make a calculated correction in its relationship with the People’s Republic of China, without any deterioration in New Zealand’s overall relationship …

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