Massive Data Leak Reveals Chinese Firm Hacked Foreign Governments, Activists
A massive data leak analyzed by cybersecurity experts this week has revealed the alleged hacking activities of a Chinese tech security firm.
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A massive data leak analyzed by cybersecurity experts this week has revealed the alleged hacking activities of a Chinese tech security firm.
The leaked documents reveal, in detail, methods used by Chinese authorities used to surveil dissidents overseas, hack other nations and promote pro-Beijing narratives online.
The US and its key allies disclosed the Chinese campaign, dubbed Volt Typhoon, in May 2023 when analysts at Microsoft found it had targeted everything from US telecommunication networks to transportation hubs.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday in an attempt to restart communications between the two countries and to settle lingering tension.
Microsoft said a group, dubbed Storm-0558, gained access to email accounts linked to 25 organizations, including Western European government agencies.