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China's Menace: China-backed cybercriminals blamed by US, UK, New Zealand for damaging vital systems, the legislature
The US and UK claim that cybercriminals backed by China have caused significant damage to essential facilities, impacting millions of individuals in both nations. Similarly, New Zealand is pointing the finger at China for supporting hackers who infiltrated their Parliament.
Authorities from the US and UK have collectively leveled allegations and imposed penalties against China, accusing it of engaging in an extensive cyber spy campaign that affects millions of people and institutions globally. The alleged hacking collective, known as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31), is believed to be connected to China's Ministry of State Security.
In a connected event, New Zealand has blamed a harmful cyberattack in 2021 on Chinese hackers backed by the state. Judith Collins, the Minister for Security Services, stressed the importance of protecting critical government data from online dangers.
The reported victims of the cyberattacks include politicians, scholars, reporters, and government representatives who are opposed to Beijing, along with defense contractors and a range of businesses in industries like steel, energy, and clothing. Moreover, it was claimed that the partners of high-ranking U.S. officials and legislators were also among those attacked.
Deputy US Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated that the main goals of the hacking operation included stifling dissenters of the Chinese government, penetrating government bodies, and appropriating trade secrets. US legal authorities have disclosed charges against seven suspected Chinese hackers, alleging that they breached the work accounts, personal emails, virtual storage, and phone logs of millions of US citizens.
In the meantime, authorities from the UK have pointed fingers at APT31 for aiming at British legislators who are critical of China. They also blame a different group of Chinese secret agents for a cyber attack on the UK's election supervisory body, putting the data of millions of UK citizens at risk.
Diplomatic representatives from China situated in the US and UK have rejected the accusations, categorizing them as baseless and harmful. However, both nations have enforced penalties on a corporation purportedly linked to China's State Security Ministry, which they allege is a cover operation for hacking activities.
The US Department of the Treasury declared penalties on Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology, as well as two Chinese citizens, in reaction to their cyber spying activities. The head of the FBI, Christopher Wray, strongly criticized China's actions, describing them as audacious efforts to weaken US cybersecurity and harm American interests and innovation.
The latest allegations arise during increasing strain between Beijing and Western countries due to issues related to cyber spying. Despite Western spy agencies openly blaming China for supposed state-supported cyber-attacks, China has retaliated by leveling comparable accusations against Western organizations.
The charges made by US legal authorities emphasized a few significant objectives, such as a US presidential campaign in 2020 and a US public sentiment research company during the 2018 midterm elections. John Hultquist, the leading analyst for the cybersecurity intelligence company Mandiant, emphasized the importance of political entities as targets for gathering geopolitical information.
As claims and counterclaims persist, the worldwide cybersecurity environment continues to be filled with difficulties. Both governments and cybersecurity professionals are underlining the vital importance of strong protections against online threats.
(Incorporating information from various sources)
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