The successful operation of Chinese hackers to spy on American infrastructure.
Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft Corp. have alleged that a Beijing-backed Chinese hacker group has spied on a wide range of critical US infrastructure organizations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs, according to Reuters.
Microsoft has said in a similar report to the US security agencies that this spying also targeted the territory of the US island of Guam. An island that hosts strategic US military bases. According to this report, it is challenging for America to deal with these attacks.
While China and the United States routinely accuse each other of espionage, analysts say the latest spying project is one of China’s largest known cyber espionage campaigns against critical US infrastructure.
It is not yet clear how many US agencies were affected by the spying program, but the US National Security Agency (NSA) said it was working with partners including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, as well as the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, to identify breaches. Information works. Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand also warned that they may also be targeted by hackers.
Microsoft analysts have said that in addition to the United States, the country’s partners are also at risk of cyber attacks aimed at espionage.
Tensions between China and the United States have risen. While China has increased military and diplomatic pressure to rule Taiwan, US President Joe Biden has said he is willing to use force to defend Taiwan.
Security analysts expect that if China attacks Taiwan, Chinese hackers could target US military networks and other critical infrastructure.
