Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
U.K. Armed Forces’ Data Is Exposed in Hostile Cyberattack
A payroll system used by Britain’s Ministry of Defense was targeted in a cyberattack that some lawmakers alleged was orchestrated by China.
A New Diplomatic Strategy Emerges as Artificial Intelligence Grows
The new U.S. approach to cyberthreats comes as early optimism about a “global internet” connecting the world has been shattered.
Strike in Damascus Escalates Israel’s Undeclared War With Iran
Tehran promises major retaliation, and the danger of a miscalculation is ever-present. But neither side wants a major shooting war, given the stakes.
As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services
Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more.
Julian Assange Extradition Decision: What to Know
On Tuesday, two British judges will decide whether the WikiLeaks founder can appeal his extradition order to the United States.
U.K. Accuses China of Cyberattacks Targeting Voter Data and Lawmakers
The British government believes China has overseen two separate hacking campaigns, including one that yielded information from 40 million voters.
As China Expands Its Hacking Operations, a Vulnerability Emerges
New revelations underscore the degree to which China has ignored, or evaded, U.S. efforts to curb its extensive computer infiltration efforts.
China’s Hacker Network: What to Know About the I-Soon Document Leak
Documents leaked on a public website show that China is hiring private hackers to obtain sensitive information from foreign companies and governments.
Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire
China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.