Chinese hackers target oil companies
Hackers from China have penetrated computer networks of global oil companies, stealing financial documents on bidding plans and other confidential information, a US computer security firm has said. Ref. Source 4
China scoffs at hacking suggestion
China's top official newspaper on Friday dismissed as irresponsible suggestions Beijing was the "state actor" behind massive Internet hacking of governments and companies that security company McAfee this week said it had discovered. Ref. Source 9
Chinese media shows military cyber hacking
A six-second clip on Chinese state television has provided a rare glimpse into purported cyber hacking attacks launched by the country's military, despite long-standing official denials that the government engages in such activity. Ref. Source 7
A few hacker teams do most China-based data theft
As few as 12 different Chinese groups, largely backed or directed by the government there, commit the bulk of the China-based cyberattacks stealing critical data from U.S. Companies and government agencies, according to U.S. Cybersecurity analysts and experts. Ref. Source 3
Chinese hackers accused of probing for coronavirus research, stealing trade secrets, DOJ says. Two Chinese hackers have been accused of stealing trade secrets from hundreds of global targets and probing for vulnerabilities in U.S. Companies involved in the development of testing, treatments and vaccines to combat the deadly coronavirus. Ref. USAToday.